IonQ
IonQ, founded in 2015 and headquartered in College Park, MD, develops advanced quantum computers using trapped ion technology, with systems available on major cloud platforms.
Company History
IonQ was founded in 2015 and has since established itself as a pioneer in the quantum computing industry. The company is headquartered in College Park, MD. Since its inception, IonQ has focused on developing advanced quantum computing systems, using trapped ion technology and a range of unique features to stand out in the industry.
Products
IonQ has developed several commercially available quantum systems, including Harmony, Aria, and Forte. Harmony, IonQ's initial offering, features 9 and 11 qubits. Aria, the flagship system, has 25 qubits with an #AQ of 25. The highest-performing system is Forte, which supports 35 qubits with an #AQ of 36. Future products include Forte Enterprise, a rack-mounted system set for 2024, and Tempo, expected in 2025 with a target #AQ of 64.
Technology
IonQ uses trapped ion technology, leveraging atomic ions that are identical, perfectly isolated, and naturally quantum. The quantum systems are fully software configurable and offer all-to-all connectivity, enabling any qubit to be directly entangled with any other qubit. IonQ's systems boast the longest coherence times and highest gate fidelity, achieving the lowest gate error rate of any quantum technology. These quantum cores are designed for integration into hybrid classical-quantum computing environments, making them scalable and modular.
Applications
IonQ's quantum systems are used across various industries like finance, pharmaceuticals, and electric vehicles for applications such as optimization, quantum simulation, and quantum machine learning. Specific uses include direct carbon sequestration, developing better battery materials, and improved drug discovery. These systems are designed to solve complex real-world business problems and are accessible through major cloud platforms like Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Braket.
Research and Development
IonQ collaborates with leading academic and commercial institutions for research and development. Their quantum systems are available for early access to select developers, partners, and researchers, fostering innovation and practical application in the quantum computing field. These collaborations support IonQ's mission to make significant strides in technology and application, offering scalable and modular systems for future expansion.