Griffith University has announced a partnership with PsiQuantum to establish a new ‘Test and Validation’ laboratory at its Nathan campus.
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The lab, set to open in early 2025, will play a crucial role in developing and testing components for PsiQuantum’s ambitious utility-scale quantum computer project in Brisbane.
PsiQuantum’s co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Pete Shadbolt, visited the campus to address students and staff, marking the formal announcement of this collaboration. This partnership is part of a broader initiative involving Griffith University, PsiQuantum, and four other Queensland universities, as outlined in a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding.
Professor Carolyn Evans, Griffith University’s Vice Chancellor and President, emphasised the importance of this development: “We are excited about the partnership with PsiQuantum and the opportunities it will bring for more Queensland students to build future-focused STEM careers. This partnership builds on more than 20 years of leading research in quantum technology here at Griffith and across the state.”
The new lab will focus on testing and calibrating components for PsiQuantum’s quantum computer, which is expected to be the size of a warehouse. It will require state-of-the-art software, including advanced circuits and electronics. The facility will also serve as a hub for generating and testing ideas for next-generation quantum computing technologies.
Collaboration will be a key feature of the lab’s operations, with plans to work closely with other PsiQuantum facilities worldwide. As the project progresses, the lab’s role is expected to evolve in tandem with the development of the main quantum computer site.
Initially, the lab will seek experts in applied quantum physics, photonics, electronics, and programming. As the project advances, there will be increasing demand for professionals with broader engineering and applied physics expertise.
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This partnership not only solidifies Griffith University’s position in the quantum computing landscape but also promises to create new opportunities for research projects, internships, and industry PhD programs, further strengthening Queensland’s role in the rapidly advancing field of quantum technology.
Published 16-September-2024
