Classiq Founders L-R Dr. Yehuda Naveh, Amir Naveh, Nir Minerbi. Photo – Eyal Toueg PR
Classiq, an Israeli startup that aims to make it easier for developers to create quantum algorithms and applications, has joined major worldwide companies NVIDIA and Rolls-Royce in making what the firms described as a quantum computing breakthrough aimed at bringing ever-increasing efficiency to jet engines. Using NVIDIA’s quantum computing platform, the companies have designed and simulated the world’s largest quantum computing circuit for computational fluid dynamics (CFD) — a circuit that measures 10 million layers deep with 39 qubits.
By using GPUs, Rolls-Royce said it is preparing for a quantum future despite the limitations of today’s quantum computers, which only support circuits a few layers deep.
“Applying both classical and quantum computing methods directly to the challenge of designing jet engines will help us accelerate our processes and perform more sophisticated calculations,” said Leigh Lapworth, computational science fellow at Rolls-Royce.
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Founded in 2020 by CEO Nir Minerbi, Dr. Yehuda Naveh, and Amir Naveh, Classiq has developed quantum algorithm design tools solution that simplifies the construction of quantum computer software and enables individuals who are not necessarily quantum experts in designing this sort of software.
Classiq’s solution is also scalable for a future in which there will be thousands of qubits, and even the most seasoned quantum programmers will not be able to program using current methods.
For its part, Classiq said it will provide an “efficient implementation” of the linear problem definition into the quantum circuit and will generate optimized circuits for the different quantum functions within the HHL algorithm. Using the Classiq platform, Rolls-Royce will develop state-of-the-art optimized quantum circuits for the HHL algorithm.
The Classiq platform will enable Rolls-Royce to design, optimize and analyze quantum algorithms that scale. This will allow Rolls-Royce, a leader in aerospace and power systems, to implement novel computational fluid dynamics algorithms in a way that is hardware independent.
“We’re honored to work with Rolls-Royce on a sophisticated quantum solution to an important industrial challenge. The Classiq platform will enable Professor Lapworth’s team of experts to reach state of the art results using a novel algorithmic approach,” said Shai Lev, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Classiq.
In January, the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) announced the formation of the largest consortium in its history, with the aim of developing Israel’s quantum computing technologies. Classiq is one of the companies in the consortium.
