Harnessing the power of quantum technologies promises to spur widespread innovation by using the fundamental laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that are impossible using current technologies. However, building a strong quantum ecosystem takes time and requires significant investments from both national governments and private industry. These efforts also require the cooperation of the academic and government quantum research communities.
Recognizing this need, Keysight and Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on quantum research and to drive the industrialization of quantum technologies.
Under the terms of the agreement, Keysight and AIST will focus extensively on exploring quantum control technologies, low-temperature electronics device technology, and modeling and simulation, as well as the standardization of these items in fields such as quantum computing and quantum sensing.
At the center of the collaboration will be the Global Research Center for Quantum-AI Fusion Technology Business Development (G-QuAT), a revolutionary research facility that will feature a 1,000-qubit quantum computer. AIST will integrate and link the G-QuAT’s evaluation testbeds, device manufacturing capabilities, and computing infrastructure with Keysight's quantum control technologies and 5G / 6G evaluation technologies.
“Japan has an ambitious 10-year plan to become a leader in quantum and Keysight is synergistically aligned to help deliver on these plans,” - Dr. Eric Holland, General Manager for Keysight’s Quantum Engineering Solutions group
The cooperation is expected to drive new technological developments and market creation, helping to help industrialize quantum technologies in Japan and globally.
Collaborating on Quantum (from left): Isao Kuwabara, Keysight; Toshiyuki Karakisawa, Keysight; Shunsuke Ueno, Keysight; Jun Chié, Keysight; Eric Holland, Keysight; Norimitsu Murayama, AIST; Masahiro Horibe, AIST; Yoshiyuki Yoshida, AIST; Chiharu Urano, AIST; and Takaharu Kamada, AIST.