50-Qubit Ion-Based Quantum Computer Developed by Researchers Including Ilya Semerikov, VYZOV Prize Laureate

On September 23, Alexey Likhachev, Head of Rosatom State Corporation, announced the completion of a 50-qubit ion-based quantum computer. It was developed in the lab jointly run by the Russian Quantum Center (RQC) and the Lebedev Physical Institute (LPI) as part of the roadmap for the development of quantum computing.

Thanks to the coordinated work and professionalism of the scientific groups led by Nikolai Kolachevsky and Ilya Semerikov, they managed to achieve results ahead of schedule. In 2023, Ilya Semerikov received the VYZOV Prize for Future Technologies for the creation of a similar 20-qubit quantum computer.

"Over the past year, we have completely redesigned the ultra-stable laser and significantly upgraded both the addressing and reading system, improved the stability of all subsystems, and automated many calibrations. This helped us quickly boost the capacity of our quantum computer and increase the number of qubits. Next, we plan to continue increasing the number of qubits and work on the reliability of two-qubit operations. All this is necessary to run more complex quantum algorithms. Our quantum computer has the potential for modernization," Ilya Semerikov commented.

Artem Oganov, Chairman of the VYZOV Prize Scientific Committee, noted that the creation of a quantum computer that would have fundamentally new capabilities compared to a conventional computer is currently one of the greatest technological and scientific goals of humanity. 

"Last year, we awarded the VYZOV Prize in the Future category to Ilya Semerikov and his colleagues for creating Russia's most powerful quantum computer, which had 20 qubits. The journey from 20 to 50 qubits in just a year is a great achievement. I really hope that the research team that includes Ilya Semerikov will be the first in the world to reach the point where a quantum computer can truly turn the life of mankind around. I think that the activity shown by Ilya Semerikov and his colleagues proves once again that the Scientific Committee has made the right choice and selected the most worthy laureates," Artem Oganov said.

The universal ion-based 50-qubit quantum computer is now the most powerful in Russia. According to the Head of Rosatom Alexey Likhachev, the next step is the practical application of quantum computers to improve people's lives and to make qualitative impact on the Russian economy.

This is an important milestone in the history of quantum computing, cementing Russia's global leadership in this field. As of 2024, only 6 countries have quantum ion-based computers of 50 qubits or more.

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