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Europe's Lucy Quantum Computer Powers Hybrid Computing Revolution

4/17/2026

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Lucy, a 12-qubit photonic quantum computer developed by Quandela, has been integrated with France's Joliot-Curie supercomputer at the Très Grand Centre de Calcul, advancing hybrid quantum–classical computing and enabling applications such as energy grid optimization and aerospace design.
Lucy is the most powerful photonic quantum computer in Europe.
Europe plans the Alice Recoque exascale machine, which will include hybrid quantum computing capabilities.

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Lucy, a 12-qubit photonic quantum computer developed by Quandela, has been integrated with France's Joliot-Curie supercomputer at the Très Grand Centre de Calcul, advancing hybrid quantum–classical computing and enabling applications such as energy grid optimization and aerospace design.
Lucy is the most powerful photonic quantum computer in Europe.
Europe plans the Alice Recoque exascale machine, which will include hybrid quantum computing capabilities.