The Quantum Computing Access @ NERSC (QCAN) program is a first-of-its-kind program to support research across different qubit modalities for NERSC users. The QCAN program currently provides user access to Aquila, the analog neutral atom quantum computer by QuEra Computing, and to digital quantum computers from IBM Quantum based on superconducting qubits that are part of IBM Quantum Innovation Center at NERSC. More information about both programs is available via the links below. Email QCA-NERSC@lbl.gov for further information.
(Credit: QuEra Computing)
The QCAN: Neutral Atoms program started in October 2024 and runs through summer 2025. It provides access and support for NERSC users to perform research on Aquila, the analog neutral atom quantum computer by QuEra Computing. Users for the current program year have been selected and new applications are not accepted.
(Credit: Christopher Tirrell for IBM)
The QCAN: IBM Quantum Innovation Center program provides access for NERSC users to a suite of gate-based superconducting quantum computers developed by IBM Quantum. NERSC is currently soliciting user proposals to perform research under this program. Follow to link below for more information about this program and apply for access to this program.