Now online, the IBM (NYSE:IBM) quantum system will expand the longstanding RPI and IBM partnership to accelerate quantum computing research, workforce development, and education in
The system at RPI was unveiled today at a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring remarks from RPI President
Located in the university's historic
"Standing at the forefront of quantum computing as the first university to host an IBM Quantum System One is a fitting celebration of RPI's pioneering legacy in our bicentennial year," said RPI President
"IBM is proud to build on our partnership with RPI. Together, we can unlock new frontiers in quantum research, science, and engineering," said
The new IBM Quantum System One at RPI is powered by a 127-qubit IBM Quantum 'Eagle' processor, to offer RPI's network of researchers, students and partners dedicated access to a utility-scale quantum computer. In 2023, IBM demonstrated the ability of IBM Eagle to produce accurate calculations beyond classical, brute-force simulation methods. Known as quantum utility, this signaled the start of an era in which quantum systems can serve as scientific tools to explore problems in chemistry, physics, materials, and other fields in the search for quantum advantage: the point at which a quantum computer can solve a problem better than any known classical method.
The system now online at RPI is joining IBM's global fleet of utility-scale quantum computers available via the cloud and at dedicated client sites, including systems in
"For the first time in history, an entirely new branch of computing is being developed with quantum technology. This is not something we can do alone," said
RPI and IBM have a long-standing and storied history of collaboration to advance technology. This includes RPI's current housing of the Artificial Intelligence Multiprocessing Optimized System (AiMOS). AiMOS is presently the most powerful classical supercomputer at a private university in
"As an RPI graduate and a trustee deeply invested in RPI's mission and future, partnering with IBM to introduce quantum computing on our campus was a natural step forward," said
"Unveiling the IBM Quantum System One during RPI's bicentennial year is a fitting statement about our commitment to technological leadership and innovation during the university's third century," said John Kelly, RPI Class of 1978. "The RPI community looks forward to seeing how our faculty, students, partners will work together to explore quantum computing's applications in health, pharmaceuticals, sustainability, artificial intelligence, national security, and more."
As the first university in the world to house an IBM Quantum System One on its campus, RPI has a unique opportunity to develop new quantum curriculum and educational programs aimed at upskilling the quantum workforce. As IBM and RPI build initiatives to prepare the future talent base of technology workers, the organizations expect their joint learnings to influence global workforce development and skills-building programs.
"As a proud representative of
Since planning for the installation of IBM Quantum System One began in June of 2023, RPI has hosted IBM researchers on its campus for introductory lectures and presentations to help students build a foundational understanding of the opportunities in quantum computing. Now, dedicated access to leading quantum hardware and software, powerful supercomputing resources, and educational and technical support from IBM will help educate and shape the technology workforce as students develop skills across quantum and classical computing paradigms “ critical to accelerating
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