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High-Fidelity Quantum Processors Using Carbon Nanotube Technology

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Imagine building a computer brain using tiny, ultra-pure carbon tubes instead of traditional silicon. These tubes act like perfect little containers for information, keeping it stable and clear of noise. By plugging these tubes into standard computer chips, we can create a machine that solves problems too complex for today's fastest supercomputers.

By the numbers
2
qubits in current demonstrator focus
5
qubits in future roadmap demonstrator
The business problem

What needed solving

Classical supercomputers cannot solve certain complex problems in chemistry and finance. Current quantum attempts often struggle with noise and scalability.

The solution

What was built

A silicon chip layout for 2 qubits and a high-quality resonator report. A 2-qubit demonstrator is currently in production.

Audience

Who needs this

Quantum hardware manufacturersPharmaceutical R&D labsFinancial modeling firmsSemiconductor foundries
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Pharmaceuticals
enterprise
Target: Drug discovery biotech

If you are a biotech company dealing with the slow pace of molecular simulation — this project developed a carbon nanotube-based quantum architecture that can process information at large scales with high fidelity. This allows for the development of new drugs by simulating complex chemical interactions.

Finance
mid-size
Target: Quantitative hedge fund

If you are a financial firm dealing with inaccurate risk models — this project developed a scalable quantum processor architecture. This technology enables more accurate financial models that outperform classical supercomputers.

Materials Science
enterprise
Target: Advanced materials manufacturer

If you are a manufacturer dealing with inefficient material discovery — this project developed a high-fidelity quantum computing method using carbon nanotubes. This allows for the creation of innovative materials by solving complex quantum problems.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing for this technology?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost structures for the quantum processors are not provided.

Can this be produced at an industrial scale?

Yes, the project uses a proprietary high-throughput technique to integrate nanotubes onto semiconductor chips, combining carbon purity with established semiconductor manufacturing to enable large-scale processing.

What is the IP or licensing status?

The project mentions a proprietary high-throughput technique for nanotube integration, but specific licensing terms are not detailed in the report.

What is the current development timeline?

The project period was from 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31, with a current focus on completing a 2-qubit demonstrator and a roadmap for a 5-qubit version.

How does this integrate with existing hardware?

The nanotubes are integrated onto semiconductor chips and coupled via custom microwave superconducting resonators.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is led by a single French SME, C12 Quantum Electronics. With a 100% industry ratio and no university or research center partners, the project is driven entirely by a commercial entity focusing on proprietary manufacturing techniques.

How to reach the team

Contact C12 Quantum Electronics in France

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing opportunities for carbon nanotube quantum integration.