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Europe Unveils Lucy: Advanced 12-Qubit Quantum Computer

10/24/2025

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Quandela, GENCI, and CEA delivered Lucy, a 12-qubit photonic quantum computer, to the Très Grand Centre de calcul (TGCC) in France.
Lucy is the most powerful photonic quantum computer in a European computing center and will enhance hybrid HPC-quantum workflows.
It is designed with 80% European components.
Remote access will be available to researchers, supporting energy grid optimization and financial risk modeling.

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Story summary

Quandela, GENCI, and CEA delivered Lucy, a 12-qubit photonic quantum computer, to the Très Grand Centre de calcul (TGCC) in France.
Lucy is the most powerful photonic quantum computer in a European computing center and will enhance hybrid HPC-quantum workflows.
It is designed with 80% European components.
Remote access will be available to researchers, supporting energy grid optimization and financial risk modeling.