Moscow State University and the Russian Quantum Center have developed the country’s first prototype of a 50-qubit quantum computer based on single rubidium atoms. The control experiment, which confirmed its operability, took place at the end of December.

The system uses lasers and optical tweezers to control the states of atoms, providing the prospect of scaling up to hundreds and thousands of qubits. The computer is connected to a cloud platform, which allows remote access for testing.

This prototype is an important stage in the framework of the Quantum Computing program. The scientists plan to improve the accuracy of operations and run useful algorithms, preparing the system for expansion to 300 qubits or more. This is a key step for Russia’s technological development in the field of quantum technologies.

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