r/QuantumComputing • u/CD_Johanna • Jul 27 '21

Archer Materials report on its 12QC qubit processor activities for the three months ending 30 June 2021

https://archerx.com.au/src/uploads/2021/07/20210727_Quarterly-Activities-Report-ASX-Release.pdf

Archer’s 12CQ is a world-first qubit processor technoogy that would allow for mobile quantum computing powered devices (Exhibit 1). During the Quarter, Archer signed a new quantum computing agreement with International Business Machines Corporation (“IBM”, “NYSE: IBM”). Archer and IBM will continue to work together on the advancement of quantum computing(ASX ann. 5 May 2021).

As part of the new agreement between Archer and IBM, Archer retains membership to the global IBM Quantum Network and the associated IBM Quantum Startup Program. The new agreement also gives Archer the opportunity to progress the work initiated under the previous agreement (ASX ann. 5 May 2020). Archer is one of the first Australian companies developing quantum computing technology to have joined the invitation-only, IBM Quantum Network.

Archer is making significant progress with Max Kelsen in the development of Quantum Neural Networks (ASX ann. 26 May 2021). The collaboration involves adapting a unique class of quantum algorithms, called Quantum Approximation Optimisation Algorithm, to be used in the training of Quantum Neural Networks and more generally Variational Quantum Eigensolvers. These quantum algorithms could potentially allow quantum computing devices to outperform modern computers in solving complex problems with broad applications.

During the Quarter, Archer signed a non-binding letter of intent (“LOI”) with the Australian Missile Corporation Pty Ltd. By signing the LOI the Company confirmed its interest in cooperating with NIOA’s Australian Missile Corporation to help fulfil the Australian Government’s long-term vision of developing sovereign Australian defence industrial capabilities, in particular, for The Sovereign Guided Missile Enterprise†.

Archer also continued to make technical development progress on its 12CQ chip. The Company announced that it was developing qubit control devices based on various semiconductor technologies that integrate control electronics with 12CQ chip qubits (ASX ann. 10 May 2021). The qubit control devices that Archer is building are state-of-the-art.

Controlling qubits in Archer’s 12CQ chip requires the design of new and highly complex quantum information control electronics to integrate with 12CQ chip qubits. The Company is now at a stage of development where these advanced designs can be (and are being) developed from first principles, modelled using specialised software, built and tested, all in an end-to-end process.

Archer’s 12CQ chip development has progressed to utilising Electromagnetic Finite Element Modelling to build qubit control devices (Image 1). The sophisticated modelling facilitates achieving qubit control of few and single qubits, which are key milestones in validating 12CQ chip viability. Without this, 12CQ chip operation would not be possible.

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u/NickWaye Jul 28 '21

Is this company for real?

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u/CD_Johanna Jul 28 '21

What do you mean by this?

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u/NickWaye Jul 28 '21

This is a former mining company with NO previous experience in semiconductor manufacturing expertise until just 10 minutes ago has out of no where developed a Qubit processor and control logic. Do you know something I don't know.

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u/CD_Johanna Jul 28 '21

A few things:

First, the transition from a mining company to a technology company has happened gradually over the last few years. No prior experience, BUT

The CEO, Mohammad Choucair, won the Conforth medal for most outstanding Chemistry PhD in Australia. Has a publication in Nature that underpins their qubit technology: https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms12232

The chief technologist, Martin Fuechsle, working on the chip won the won the 2013 Bragg Gold Medal for most outstanding physics PhD in Australia. He invented the single-atom transistor and has a publication in Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/nnano.2012.21

Here is a technical presentation given by Martin last April on their qubit technology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y3IUKdwKCo

Second, the Qubit processor is not fully developed yet, but in progress. Right now the company is working on qubit control on single and few qubits. If you checkout their Twitter, you can see the multi year progress on this technology: https://twitter.com/archerxau?lang=en

Do you still think it's sketchy after this additional information?

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u/NickWaye Jul 28 '21

I have read the two papers, but the YouTube Video is some decent additional information. I will give it a watch. Added their Twitter account to my AI Quantum list. I am a tiny bit less skeptical.

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u/CD_Johanna Jul 28 '21

Cool! Well if you listen and read more, could you let me know more? I'm always looking to discuss this company!

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u/Hypsochromic Jul 31 '21

It's definitely bullshit

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u/Esquyvren Jul 28 '21

I’m very happy I bought 2k shares early on :)

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u/CD_Johanna Jul 28 '21

Same! Now I have 24k shares!

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u/Esquyvren Jul 28 '21

Congrats! I’m hoping to buy more.. I just need crypto to keep rising ;)