The National Research Institute NASK is one of 18 partners in the scientific project EPIQUE, which aims to create a photonics-based quantum computer. The European Commission has allocated more than EUR 10 million to the project.

Quantum computers are still at the prototype stage and several development paths are possible. One of these is a solution based on photonic technologies and the use of photons as qubits. The EPIQUE (European Photonic Quantum Computer) project will explore the potential of just such devices.

“Work in the EPIQUE project is aimed at developing photonic quantum computer technology in Europe”, said Prof. Michał Oszmaniec, Head of the Department of Quantum Computing and Quantum Communication, who coordinates the project from the NASK’s side. – “By integrating efforts on the technology side, algorithms, as well as novel methods of device characterisation, we are focusing on developing a viable path to an innovative quantum computing platform”, he added.