Siemens teams for EDA on quantum computers

西门子在计算机辅助设计工具上为法国量子计算机开发商Pasqal提供资金。

The multi-year research collaboration with Siemens Digital Industries Software, which includes the former Mentor Graphics EDA tools, to advance the field of quantum computational multiphysics simulation. Pasqal’s proprietary quantum methods to solve complex nonlinear differential equations are expected to enhance the performance of Siemens’ software solutions which are used for computer aided product design and testing in amongst others the automotive, electronics, energy and aerospace sectors.

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The first phase of the collaboration will last 3.5 years and will involve researchers from both companies and from Exeter University, Pasqal’s academic partner. The project is fully funded by Siemens and includes a sponsored academic working in the research group of theoretical physics professor Oleksandr Kyriienko.

The project builds on Pasqal’s existing research including its methods for solving nonlinear differential equations. For years, it was uncertain whether quantum computers were able to outperform classical computers in this field, but recent progress makes these methods promising candidates for near-term quantum advantage. Researchers have developed a novel digital-analog implementation tailored for its neutral-atoms quantum processors, which makes these implementations 30 times more efficient than on superconducting quantum processors.

“Our collaboration with Siemens will explore how quantum computing can benefit Siemens’ customers who are looking for more accurate ‘digital-twin’ prototyping, which can reduce the need for costly and time-consuming physical prototyping in sectors like automotive, electronics, energy and aerospace,” said Georges-Olivier Reymond, CEO and founder of Pasqal. “We’re proud to collaborate with Siemens, a technology giant and innovator, to apply and expand our quantum solutions to solve real-world problems with significant business impact.”

The collaboration builds on the company’s momentum since its merger with Qu&Co earlier this year, which formed a full stack quantum computing company with a strong focus on industrial applications working with LG, Airbus, BMW Group, EDF, Thales, and MBDA.