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Germany's first quantum computer, an IBM system, goes into operation near Stuttgart

Jun 15, 2021

An IBM Quantum System One goes into operation in Ehningen, Germany, run by the Fraunhofer Society for researchers from industry and science. The German government calls it the country's first quantum computer and the first of its kind in Europe.

Why it matters

Giving German researchers hands-on access to a working machine was an early step in turning public quantum funding into applications, even though the hardware itself was built by IBM.

IBM · German Federal Government

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German Federal Government Germany's first quantum computer in operation
Primary sourceJun 15, 2021

“Germany’s first ever quantum computer – the research platform “IBM Quantum System One” – has been launched in Ehningen, Baden-Württemberg.”
German Federal Government Germany's first quantum computer in operation
Primary sourceJun 15, 2021

“As part of a joint project, the Fraunhofer Society for the Advancement of Applied Research is operating the first universal quantum computer developed by the US IT company IBM, now enabling researchers from industry and science to develop application-oriented quantum algorithms”

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Germany's first quantum computer, an IBM system, goes into operation near Stuttgart

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