Australian research hub for diamond-based quantum computers

Quantum Brilliance, a German-Australian developer of quantum computing hardware and software, has announced a joint research and development hub with La Trobe University and RMIT University in Australia.

The hub will focus on diamond-based quantum computers with techniques that can transition to manufacturing systems in large volumes.

Complementary research being undertaken in Germany by Quantum Brilliance and the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF and the University Ulm was announced in January. The combination of the hub and this German research consortium unites researchers working on the advanced fabrication techniques required for diamond microprocessors.

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The Australian Research Hub for Diamond Quantum Materials will focus on taking raw materials and synthesizing, with atomic precision, the core quantum systems of high-performance, scalable diamond-based quantum microprocessors. All three organizations involved in the hub have world-leading expertise and resources in diamond material sciences.

“Through our partnership with La Trobe University and RMIT University, we will develop the fabrication techniques necessary to enhance the performance of diamond-based quantum computers to deliver real-world solutions to a broad spectrum of industries,” said Dr Marcus Doherty, co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Quantum Brilliance. “The hub is another example of our collaborative research efforts to advance diamond-based quantum technology and deliver economic benefit to Australia in the years to come.”

The hub is already pursuing several concurrent projects that are pioneering new diamond fabrication techniques. These multi-million dollar Australian-based projects are partially funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and Quantum Brilliance.