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SEAFOOD Puts OCTOPUS and Quantum Computers on the Same Menu

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Briefings

Researchers at the University of Osaka developed SEAFOOD, a hybrid computing platform integrating the OCTOPUS supercomputer with superconducting quantum computers. A proof-of-concept test involving four hydrogen atoms successfully matched a ground-state energy using this integrated workflow. SEAFOOD is scheduled to begin operating in December 2026, with trial access planned for fiscal year 2027. The system enables quantum and classical computers to handle different tasks within a single research environment.

Key points

• Researchers at the University of Osaka created SEAFOOD, a platform integrating the OCTOPUS supercomputer with superconducting quantum computers for hybrid computing research.
• A proof-of-concept test involving four hydrogen atoms successfully matched a ground-state energy using SEAFOOD's integrated workflow.

Context

SEAFOOD represents the first case in Japan of integrating a domestically developed quantum computer and a supercomputer installed at the same university. The platform connects OCTOPUS at D3 Center with quantum computers developed by QIQB, utilizing open-source software to enable hybrid calculations for quantum chemistry and materials science.

Limitations

Evidence covers only a single proof-of-concept test with four hydrogen atoms. Trial access is limited to selected university research teams in fiscal year 2027. The platform's full operational status and broader adoption potential remain unverified.

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