SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 7, 2026Interesting Engineering

Meet JION: Trapped-ion quantum computer for hybrid quantum-HPC computations

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German startup eleQtron unveiled JION, a trapped-ion quantum computer using ytterbium atoms as qubits, controlled via its MAGIC microwave technology. Unlike superconducting systems, JION doesn't need near-absolute-zero temperatures, making it easier to scale. Backed by $24.39 million, it's now integrated into Jülich's supercomputing network for hybrid quantum-HPC research.

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