Overview

Quantum computers differ from their classical counterparts when it comes to the basic computational operators. Before QPUs can be utilized, they require tailor-made programs and algorithms. The Finnish Quantum-Computing Infrastructure FiQCI provides access to quantum computing resources through CSC's service portals.

Quantum Computers

Helmi (VTT Q5)

Helmi, the first Finnish quantum computer, is co-developed by VTT and IQM Quantum Computers. It offers a 5-qubit system, enabling users to execute quantum programs and algorithms on a physical quantum device.

Access to Helmi is provided through the LUMI supecomputer environment. Users will need to apply for a quantum computing project on LUMI, which gives access to Helmi through the LUMI job scheduler (SLURM). Applying for a project is done through MyCSC.

VTT Q50

Q50 is a 53-qubit quantum computer, also co-developed by VTT and IQM Quantum Computers.

Similar to Helmi, Q50 is accessible through the LUMI supercomputer environment. Users will need to apply for a quantum computing project on LUMI. Upon approval, Q50 can be accessed using the LUMI job scheduler (SLURM). Applying for a project is done through MyCSC.

For further reading:

• A more technical description about the quantum computers.
• Specific instructions for the fiqci partition
• Getting started with Helmi/Q50
• LUMI Documentation page

Simulators

Qiskit

The LUMI supercomputer now supports the simulation of quantum algorithms with up to 44 qubits using Qiskit, IBM’s open-source quantum computing framework. This capability enables researchers to explore and test large-scale quantum algorithms in preparation for quantum advantage.

For more details, refer to this blog

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