Archer Materials receives Australian patent for quantum chip

(IT.News) Velvet-Belle Templeman reported on Archer Materials limited receiving an Australian patent for its quantum computing qubit processor chip. IQT-News summarizes for readers.

Archer Materials has already received patents in the US, Japan, South Korea, China, the UK and Germany for the 12CQ chip as part of its strategy to develop practical quantum computing in Australia and around the world.

Dr Mohammad Choucair, CEO at Archer Materials commented, “Patent protection in major markets is a central element in Archer’s strategy to develop the 12CQ chip and we are proud to be at the forefront of quantum computing and technology innovation in Australia.”

Archer Materials is the only company on the ASX developing qubit processor chip technology in the semiconductor industry and the company claims that the chip could advance the integration of quantum for consumers and industry alike.

“The advantages of Archer’s 12CQ chip qubit material could pave the way for the integration of quantum processors in mobile devices and an extensive range of consumer and industry electronics,” said a spokesperson.

Sandra K. Helsel, Ph.D. has been researching and reporting on frontier technologies since 1990.  She has her Ph.D. from the University of Arizona.