AIRTO member NPL and the University of Strathclyde have been awarded more than £500k of EPSRC funding as part of the Prosperity Partnership round for the FIRETRACE project.
FIRETRACE (Thermal Effects in Cryogenic Electronics for Quantum Computing) will create advanced tools to better understand and control heat in ultra-low temperature electronic systems used in quantum devices.
Led by the NPL’s Dr Jonathan Fletcher and the University of Strathclyde’s Dr Alessandro Rossi, in partnership with Quantum Motion Technologies Ltd, the three-year initiative aims to address one of the key barriers to scalable quantum computing – the unpredictable behaviour of heat at cryogenic temperatures. By developing precision thermal measurement technologies, the team aims to enable the reliable integration of semiconductor-based quantum components, a vital step towards realising large-scale quantum systems.
Science Minister, Lord Vallance said:
“These partnerships show the range of real-world challenges the UK’s world-class research base is helping to tackle – from cutting carbon emissions in heavy transport, to improving access to life-saving medicines.
“By backing scientists to work hand-in-hand with industry, we’re combining cutting-edge research with business expertise to turn science into practical solutions that can make a difference in people’s daily lives.”
