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University of Science and Technology of China

The University of Science and Technology of China is a leading quantum computing research institution in Hefei, China. It developed the photonic quantum computer Jiuzhang and the superconducting processor Zuchongzhi, and operates the Micius satellite for quantum communication. Its work spans superconducting and photonic qubits as well as quantum networking and sensing.

AI-written profile · not yet reviewed · 19 August 2026

Headquarters
Hefei, Anhui, China
Founded
1958
Status
Private
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Quantum Computing Report

Hefei Startup and USTC Demonstrate 16-Qubit On-Chip Photonic MBQC Architecture

A Hefei-based startup and the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) have demonstrated a 16-qubit measurement-based quantum computing architecture on a photonic chip. This on-chip integration of a one-way quantum computing model represents a step toward scalable photonic quantum processors.

OutlookPlausible

This on-chip MBQC demonstration could lead to photonic quantum processors scaled to hundreds of qubits within two years.

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