The Barcelona Supercomputing Center's chapel, previously home to several iterations of the MareNostrum supercomputers, is now set to host Spain’s first quantum computer, a project backed by 22 million euros under Quantum Spain. This initiative aims to expand access to quantum computing technology, fostering research in quantum algorithms and creating an ecosystem for its application across diverse fields like drug design, finance, and AI. The project highlights the significance of qubits in contrast to traditional bits, as they enable more complex data processing due to their intrinsic quantum properties.
The Quantum Spain project is set to develop the first publicly accessible Spanish quantum computer, leveraging fully European technology with a focus on practical applications in various fields.
Alba Cervera, project coordinator, explains that quantum computers operate under quantum mechanics, contrasting significantly with conventional computers that utilize binary bits.
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