Introduction

• QuEra’s position in the quantum computing space and use of neutral atom quantum computers
• Commercial and scientific partnerships
• Funding highlights, including recent investments by Google and Softbank

Use Cases for Neutral Atom Computers

• Deloitte’s quantum machine learning demo
• Moody’s weather analytics via quantum machine learning
• Collaboration with Merck and Amgen: clinical trial analysis with small data sets
• Simulation, optimization, and other fundamental physics use cases
• Partnerships with energy companies for EV charging station optimization

Accessibility and Usage of QuEra’s Quantum Computers

• System availability (cloud, AWS Braket, on-premises setups)
• Adoption by global customers and various industries
• Applications in machine learning, optimization, simulation

Key Challenges

• Scaling neutral atom arrays
• Differences between analog and gate-based quantum computing at QuEra
• Hardware manufacturing and challenges transitioning from academic to production systems State of Quantum Computing Industry
• Three-phase industry evolution: possibility, error correction, and scalability
• Error correction and the need for a sufficient number of high-quality qubits
• Anticipation of commercially useful quantum computers within 2–3 years
• Main customer types: enterprises, HPC centers, governments

QuEra’s Approach to Customer Engagement

• Provisioning of quantum systems
• Commitment to collaborative research and co-design of quantum applications
• The argument for preparing now rather than waiting for future advancements Opportunities for Students and Developers
• Internship programs at QuEra
• Tools, compilers, and software ecosystems for programming QCs
• State of programming environments and the need for software innovation Quantum Usefulness
• Distinction between scientifically useful (short-term) and commercially/industrially useful (longer-term) quantum computing

How Neutral Atom Quantum Computers Work

• Key technologies: cold atom trapping, optical tweezers, quantum gates via laser pulses
• Room-temperature operation and scalability advantages
• Comparison to Other Quantum Modalities
• Strengths of neutral atoms over other approaches
• QuEra’s maturity and leadership in public accessibility
• Visual demonstration of atom movement and computation

Error Correction and Future-Readiness

• Quantum error correction, logical vs. physical qubits, analogy for redundancy
• QuEra’s leadership and recognition in quantum error correction research

Industry Partnerships and Alliances

• Collaboration with NVIDIA
• Integration of quantum with classical computing infrastructure
• The QuEra Quantum Alliance for end-to-end quantum solutions Roadmap and Strategic Goals