Griffith University Opens New ‘Test and Validation’ Quantum Lab

Griffith University’s partnership with PsiQuantum will see a new ‘Test and Validation’ lab opened at Griffith’s Nathan campus.

PsiQuantum will move into the renovated lab in early 2025 following the announcement made today by its co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer Pete Shadbolt who was on campus to address students and staff.

The announcement follows the recent signing of an MOU between Griffith University, PsiQuantum and four other Queensland universities.

Griffith’s Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Carolyn Evans, said this lab puts Griffith and Brisbane on the quantum map.

“We are excited about the partnership with PsiQuantum and the opportunities it will bring for more Queensland students to build future-focused STEM careers,” Professor Evans said.

“This partnership builds on more than 20 years of leading research in quantum technology here at Griffith and across the state.

“We hope to see joint research projects and future opportunities for interns and industry PhD students once the lab opens.”

PsiQuantum’s first utility-scale quantum computer in Brisbane will be size of a warehouse and therefore will need to feature state-of-the-art software including circuits and electronics.

The ‘Test and Validation’ lab at Griffith will ensure the hardware for the quantum computer meets the requisite high performance needs to operate the machine.

By testing the components of the quantum computer, the lab will ensure they’re working well, and will calibrate the parts so they meet performance targets, while also generating and testing ideas for the next generation of quantum computing.

The lab will collaborate closely with other PsiQuantum facilities worldwide, evolving as the quantum computer site becomes fully operational.

Initially, the lab will require experts in applied quantum physics, photonics, electronics, and programming and into the future there will be a need for more general engineering and applied physics expertise.