PsiQuantum, a developer of quantum computers, has partnered with Griffith University to open a Test & Characterization lab at the university’s campus in Nathan, Australia. The new lab will provide hands-on experience for engineers and physicists, focusing on the calibration and characterization of high-performance photonic subsystems. The facility will operate closely with PsiQuantum’s global facilities, with plans to merge its activities into a larger quantum computing facility in Brisbane as the company scales toward building modular quantum machines.
This lab will be pivotal in training the next generation of quantum scientists and engineers. Griffith University Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Carolyn Evans, emphasized the significance of this collaboration, stating, “We are excited about the partnership with PsiQuantum and the opportunities it will bring for more Queensland students to build future-focused STEM careers, while building on more than 20 years of leading research in quantum technology here at Griffith and across the state.”
From a technical perspective, the lab will focus on cryogenic and room-temperature photonic quantum computing subsystems, ensuring these components function optimally within PsiQuantum’s future utility-scale systems.
Psiquantum lab at Griffith University
PsiQuantum’s Senior Director of Technical Partnerships, Professor Geoff Pryde, underscored the importance of the new lab, saying, “As PsiQuantum’s operations continue to grow in Australia, it was essential that our technical team members in Brisbane have a dedicated space for their work in collaboration with our teams around the world. We’re thrilled to partner with Griffith University to develop this new lab at Nathan Campus that will see a specialized team play a major role in the development of our first utility-scale systems.”
The lab will move into its newly renovated space at Griffith University in early 2025, continuing to expand PsiQuantum’s presence in Queensland and foster long-term collaboration with academic institutions. As PsiQuantum progresses towards building a large, modular quantum machine, ensuring the efficient operation of multiple subsystems will be crucial.
The new lab will provide a space to refine processes for high-performance operation, eventually merging its activities with the larger quantum computing facility planned for Brisbane. This expansion builds on a recent memorandum of understanding signed by PsiQuantum, Griffith, and four other Queensland universities on various educational programs and research projects relating to quantum computing.
