May 21st, 2020
Trapped-ion quantum computing turns 25
May 2020: At AQT we are celebrating a very special anniversary. On 15 May 1995, AQT advisor Ignacio Cirac and AQT co-founder Peter Zoller published a seminal paper in PRL, presenting the first conception of how to actually build a quantum computer. They showed that laser-cooled atomic ions, trapped in a vacuum, could be used as qubits with which elementary quantum logic operations could be performed. Now, 25 years later, this bold theoretical idea is on the verge of becoming experimental reality, and we at AQT are doing our best to make a commercial quantum computer happen.
On the occasion of this anniversary, Nature Reviews Physics dedicated a highlight article to the paper: https://rdcu.be/b4iyx
March 17th, 2026
Through this collaboration, users worldwide gain direct access to AQT's latest trapped-ion quantum technology through an easy-to-use API, significantly lowering the barrier to real-world quantum experimentation.
February 10th, 2026
As the global race for quantum technology accelerates, Europe wants to strengthen its knowledge and manufacturing capacity. AQT is a core partner in the P4Q consortium.
January 27th, 2026
We are thrilled to announce that our Quantum Tour is back.
