Between “computing” and “quantum computing,” only one word changes, yet they are worlds apart. This field opens up immense prospects for increasing computing power, a challenge closely followed by EDF R&D. Discover its possibilities, its partnerships and the enthusiasts driving it forward, researchers and students alike, in a world that remains largely unexplored.
The promise of quantum computing for EDF R&D
In its activities, particularly within R&D, EDF relies on many highly complex computer models. Since 2018, the vastly increased computing power promised by quantum computing has therefore been the subject of active monitoring.
Marc Porcheron, an explorer of future computing, leads the Quantum Computing and Technologies project at EDF R&D. He explains what is at stake, the current limitations and the challenges ahead.
The thriving quantum ecosystem around EDF R&D
Quantum computing and quantum technologies form a set of radically new technologies that require very significant upskilling to master.
EDF R&D therefore carries out all of its work in this field in partnership with leading academic and industrial players, both bilaterally and through European projects, in order to share expertise, computing resources, use cases and experience.
Potential use cases at EDF R&D
Managing electric vehicle charging, optimizing nuclear safety, refining materials simulation, introducing new sensors and improving machine learning techniques: discover some of the potential use cases being explored at EDF R&D, where quantum computing could enable a leap forward and open up new prospects for real-world applications.
Also worth reading: an inspiring portrait of Mohammed Hibti, who is eager to “revisit” reactor safety through quantum computing.