Quantinuum's Helios Quantum Computer Achieves 98 Qubits, Advancing Global Race for Practical Quantum Computing
Quantinuum, a company with operations in Cambridge, UK, and Broomfield, Colorado, has introduced Helios, a trapped-ion quantum computer operating with 98 qubits. This development marks a significant advancement in the global effort to build practical quantum computers, making Helios the largest trapped-ion quantum computer constructed to date. Helios utilizes a Quantum Charge-Coupled Device (QCCD) architecture, which separates regions for storing and processing quantum information, similar to classical computers with distinct memory and processor units. The device's unique rosette geometry, featuring a ring for storage and two streamers for processing connected by a four-way X junction, allows for the physical transport of charged ions (qubits) between these regions. This architecture, combined with new classical control software called Helios runtime, enables the system to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and plan efficient routes for data movement and processing. Helios has demonstrated the ability t... 
