"Milestone of Technology": New Quantum Computer with Ion Traps in Jülich

TL;DR AI-generated A new quantum computer with ion traps named JION has been commissioned in Jülich. The system uses ionized ytterbium atoms as qubits and is expected to comprise ten qubits by mid-2027. North Rhine-Westphalia is also funding further technological development projects with up to 60 million euros.