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This is a really exciting moment in quantum science and quantum innovation, said Dr. Steven Rayan (PhD), professor in USasks College of Arts and Sciences Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The machine being unveiled [today] is one of the fastest and most powerful quantum computers in the world Its an incredible engineering feat ... and its here on Canadian soil.

Rayan, who is also the director of USasks Centre for Quantum Topology and its Applications (quanTA), and lead of USasks Quantum Innovation Signature Area of Research, joined government representatives, industry leaders and researchers from across U15 universities in Bromont, Que., for the inauguration event on Sept. 22, 2023. Having worked closely with IBM Canada and PINQ to envision and expand the use applications for Quantum System One in institutional and industrial settings across Canada, Rayan is now championing a quantum boost to existing and future RSAW at USask.

While affordable and widely accessible, traditional computing relies on a binary bit system that limits its capacity to effectively manage highly complex data sets and models. By contrast, quantum computing systems use qubits elements that embrace the principles of quantum physics and entanglement to exist in multiple states at the same time. As a result, these highly specialized systems can compute extremely complicated data sets and produce predictive models in ways more profound than the computer you are currently reading this on.

Though Quantum System One itself is stationed in Quebec, Rayan noted that emerging partnerships and USasks strong relationships with both IBM Canada and PINQ will allow use of the new quantum computer by faculty, staff and students across the university. Researchers can design quantum programs, get data in a quantum-ready state, open a remote session with Quantum System One, then use and interpret the data in-house. This ground-breaking direct access model reflects an exciting leap forward for the wider deployment of quantum technologies.

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World-leading quantum computer will give USask 'Quantum Boost' - USask News