Taihu Quantum Intelligent Computing Center unveiled
It is reported that the computing system of Taihu Quantum Intelligent Computing Center is developed by Shanghai Turing Intelligent Computing Quantum Technology Co., Ltd. and Wuxi Photonic Chip Research Institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. It is planned to be built at National Supercomputing Wuxi Center , and rely on the technical strength of the supercomputing center to give full play to the advantages of local characteristic industries, optimize future industrial layout, and become the core competitiveness of Wuxi technological innovation. The center will build a "quantum-classical" hybrid architecture platform and actively pilot it, promote the continuous iteration and upgrade of the "quantum-classical" hybrid architecture software and hardware, explore and establish a new "base" and new benchmark for a more universal, safe and reliable computing power infrastructure, and add new impetus to the digital economy . The overall technical architecture of the Quantum Intelligent Computing Center mainly includes infrastructure facilities, "quantum-classical" hybrid basic hardware, quantum intelligent computing software framework , quantum AI development platform, etc. It has full-stack capabilities from underlying chips and software algorithms to top-level applications.
Experts explain the advantages of quantum technology
It is understood that the Taihu Quantum Intelligent Computing Center adopts a "quantum + classic" hybrid intelligent computing center cluster architecture. Relying on the advantages of low-power optical quantum chips and quantum algorithms, the quantum intelligent computing center will significantly improve computing performance and is expected to solve the high energy consumption bottleneck of traditional data centers. In addition, the quantum computing system based on the optical quantum integrated chip can operate at room temperature, supports unit-level expansion, and can be seamlessly integrated with existing classic data center hardware; at the software layer, it supports multiple mainstream programming languages such as python, C, C++, etc., and uses the QaaS model to build a quantum intelligent computing cloud platform, which can transfer the knowledge and development habits of classic programming languages. Authoritative data shows that every 1 yuan invested in the computing power industry will drive economic output of 3-4 yuan; every 1% increase in the scale of computing power can drive the growth of the digital economy by 0.4% and GDP by 0.2%.
Taken together, the establishment of the quantum intelligent computing center will not only bring about a substantial increase in computing power and significant economic growth, but also take advantage of the natural advantages of quantum computing in simulation, combinatorial optimization, machine learning, encryption, etc., and is also expected to play a disruptive role in drug discovery, battery design, autonomous driving, fluid dynamics, trunk logistics optimization, portfolio risk management, derivatives and option pricing, anti-fraud and anti-money laundering, security and encryption, etc. Play a disruptive role. In addition to economic benefits, its social benefits are also considerable. The Quantum Intelligent Computing Center can not only empower local governments with smart transportation and smart city construction through "quantum-classical" computing power, but also promote the gathering of cutting-edge scientific entrepreneurial talents at home and abroad, assist the construction of quantum information disciplines, drive its cross-integration with multi-disciplinary applications, and enhance regional comprehensive influence and international competitiveness.
Wuxi Binhu District has long been cultivating "quantum technology" as one of the three future industries in the "543" industrial system. At the end of 2021, the Wuxi Photonic Chip Research Institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University was established in Binhu. The institute was jointly built by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Binhu District Government, and Liyuan Economic Development Zone. It has been included in the list of scientific research institutions that enjoy the scientific and technological innovation import tax policy during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period in Jiangsu Province. Just 20 days ago, the groundbreaking ceremony of the Photonic Core Valley Innovation Center (Phase I) was held in Binhu District. According to the plan, Photon Core Valley covers an area of approximately 127 acres, with a total investment of approximately 8.15 billion yuan. The project is planned to be implemented in two phases. The first phase will build a high-tech industrial park with chip design as the core to create a regional landmark industrial highland; the second phase will build a quantum computing industry cluster oriented to medicine, finance, and artificial intelligence technology empowerment. After the project is effective, the annual output value is expected to exceed 10 billion yuan, and the annual tax revenue will exceed 1 billion yuan.
In recent years, major countries and regions in the world have attached great importance to the development of quantum technology, and have regarded quantum computing as a national strategy to accelerate the research and development of quantum computers . At the same time, the world is also accelerating the establishment of quantum computing centers or combining quantum technology with supercomputing centers. Quantum computing has become a "new high ground" that the world is chasing. At the meeting, Jin Xianmin, founder and CEO of Turing Quantum, said that he hopes to use the independently developed and constructed quantum computing center to promote the construction of quantum information disciplines in my country, accelerate the victory of key core technologies, seize the initiative in the technological competition led by quantum science, and provide effective assistance. At the same time, it will continue to add new engine driving force to the digital economy. "Quantum computing will become a new engine for solving thorny problems, groundbreaking research, cutting-edge technology development and exploration of significant commercial value. It will also be the commanding heights of science and technology in the competition between great powers."
Yangtze Evening News/Ziniu News reporter Zhang Jianbo
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