Infrastructures

Large-scale instruments and facilities are essential for research into quantum technologies. It is only with their help that the necessary materials and systems can be researched. Jülich is home to various infrastructures that provide users with access not only to instruments and facilities for research purposes, but also to the very things that are being researched: for example, quantum computers.

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Jülich Supercomputing Centre

JUNIQ

The Jülich UNified Infrastructure for Quantum computing (JUNIQ) provides science and industry with access to various quantum computers. These include experimental systems and prototypes from different national and European research projects, but also commercial instruments such as an annealer from manufacturer D-Wave. The range of services is constantly being expanded – both with computers that will be located at Jülich and with computers from partner institutions. In addition, JUNIQ supports users in the development of algorithms and applications for quantum computing.

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Helmholtz Quantum Center (HQC)

The HQC is a unique technology laboratory that covers the entire research spectrum in quantum computing: from the search for suitable quantum materials to the design of circuits and the development of prototypes. Its offering combines basic research, theory, and development. Special labs make it possible to conduct experiments just above absolute zero, the operating temperature of many qubit types. The HQC, which has been under construction since 2020, is expected to be fully operational by 2025.

Helmholtz Nano Facility (HNF)

At the HNF, scientists can research, produce, and characterize nanostructures and atomic structures for information technology. The cleanroom centre is closely linked with the Helmholtz Quantum Center.

Further information

Last Modified: 28.02.2023