Quantinuum Technical Seminar: Recent Results on Quantinuum Helios

QUBIC is pleased to host Dr Chris Langer, Fellow and Senior Technical Leader at Quantinuum, for a technical seminar on the latest developments in quantum computing.

Chris will share recent results from Helios, Quantinuum’s third-generation quantum computer, including its performance, applications and advances in fault-tolerant quantum computing. The session will explore what quantum computers can do today and how demonstrating fault tolerance is helping prepare for tomorrow.

Questions and discussion are encouraged throughout the session.

Researchers, students and industry professionals with an interest in quantum technologies are welcome to attend

Speaker

Dr Chris Langer | Fellow and Senior Technical Leader, Quantinuum

Chris Langer focuses on architecture and strategy for quantum hardware development at Quantinuum.

Chris is a key inventor and holds several dozen patents in the space and serves as an advisor to c-suite level leaders. Chris joined Quantinuum’s predecessor, Honeywell Quantum Solutions, in 2016. Prior to Quantinuum, Chris spent 10 years working for Lockheed Martin. Chris received his PhD in Physics from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2006 under the direction of Nobel laureate David Wineland for work in ion trap quantum computing.

Talk description

Helios is Quantinuum's 3rd generation quantum computer. It houses 98 moveable ion qubits with fidelities greater than 99.92% across all qubit pairs. I will describe how Helios works and benchmarks of its performance. I will showcase applications run on Helios, including light-induced superconductivity. Lastly, I will highlight recent results in fault-tolerant quantum computing, including our recent result showing 5e-6 logical memory error without post-selection.

Event location & time

This is a hybrid event:

• In-person: Global Change Institute (GCI), Room 20-275 at The University of Queensland

• Online: Zoom. Register to attend online to receive the Zoom link.

Time: 2pm - 3pm AEST / 3pm - 4pm AEDT.

This event is hosted by QUBIC and the Quantum Life Sciences Consortium (QLSC).

About QUBIC
The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology (QUBIC) is building Australia’s national capability in quantum biotechnology, bringing together researchers, industry and government to develop new technologies for drug discovery, diagnostics, biomolecular design and brain imaging. With the potential to create entirely new biotech capabilities and commercial opportunities, QUBIC aims to position Australia at the forefront of this emerging industry.

About Quantinuum
Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, leading the development of the most powerful quantum computers and the most advanced quantum software solutions. With full-stack technology and world-class scientists, they are rapidly scaling quantum computing to solve tomorrow’s biggest challenges.

About the Quantum Life Sciences Consortium
The Quantum Life Sciences Consortium (QLSC) gives organisations a practical way to engage early, reduce uncertainty, and connect directly with the people shaping what comes next. QLSC is operated by the ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology (QUBIC), a national collaboration spanning five leading Australian universities and a global network of partners. QUBIC brings together expertise across quantum technologies and the life sciences, supporting engagement, translation and talent development at scale.