Archer Exploration Begins Project to Build Carbon-Based Quantum Computing Chip

(OneNewsPage) Archer Exploration Ltd has commenced its quantum technology project 12CQ to build a carbon-based quantum computing chip. The chip forms the basis of intellectual property licensed to Archer from the University of Sydney.
This coincides with the University’s appointment of Archer’s Quantum Technology manager Dr Martin Fuechsle as honorary associate. Dr Martin Fuechsle operating the electron beam lithography instrumentation inside the cleanroom at the Sydney Nanoscience Hub.
Archer chief executive officer Dr Mohammad Choucair said: “We have started building the chip. 12CQ has a simple value proposition, that of realising practical quantum computing. “Key components of our commercialisation plan are now in place and we are in a unique position to strengthen quantum computing in Australia.