What is Quantum-centric supercomputing?

Quantum-centric supercomputing

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Quantum-centric supercomputing: Architectures in which quantum processors sit alongside classical high-performance computing, each handling the part it does best.

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IBM Unveils New Hybrid Quantum-Classical Computing Architecture Blueprint Integrating QPUs, CPUs, and GPUs for HPC Workflows13 March 2026

Related terms

Adiabatic quantum computation
Analog quantum simulation
Analog quantum simulator
Blind quantum computing
Bounded-error quantum polynomial time (BQP)
Cavity quantum electrodynamics (cavity QED)
Circuit quantum electrodynamics (circuit QED)
Classical simulation of quantum circuits

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