Aurora demonstrates a modular photonic quantum architecture linking 35 chips through fibre with real-time decoding. The published experiment is a scale model for future fault-tolerant systems, with optical loss still a major constraint.
Technical detail
Core features
35 photonic chips linked through fibre
12 physical modes per clock cycle
Real-time decoding
Cryogenic photon-number-resolving detectors
Photonic quantum computing
Optical interconnect
Quantum error correction
Use & integration
Recorded applications
Modular quantum architecture research
Photonic interconnect evaluation
Error-correction and scaling research
These describe the reviewed application scope, not confirmed deployments, released requirements or procurement eligibility.
Evidence of maturity
Peer-reviewed experimental scale model; fault-tolerant commercial operation is not established.
Commercial availability
Research demonstration; no inspected offer of a fault-tolerant Aurora computer.
Integration and verification
Readiness
A technology readiness level is not established by the reviewed public sources.
Reviewed connections
No reviewed Mission area or released Defence need connection is currently published.
Original sources 1 linked record
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The Aurora paper reports an experimental scale model using 35 photonic chips and fibre-linked rack modules, with 12 physical qubit modes per clock cycle and real-time decoding. It describes optical loss as a remaining barrier to fault-tolerant operation. The Aurora paper states that most modules operate at room temperature but its photon-number-resolving detector system is housed in a cryostat; the whole machine should not be described as entirely room-temperature equipment.
Supports: Capability · defence applications
The Aurora paper reports an experimental scale model using 35 photonic chips and fibre-linked rack modules, with 12 physical qubit modes per clock cycle and real-time decoding. It describes optical loss as a remaining barrier to fault-tolerant operation. The Aurora paper states that most modules operate at room temperature but its photon-number-resolving detector system is housed in a cryostat; the whole machine should not be described as entirely room-temperature equipment.
Supports: Capability · core features
The Aurora paper reports an experimental scale model using 35 photonic chips and fibre-linked rack modules, with 12 physical qubit modes per clock cycle and real-time decoding. It describes optical loss as a remaining barrier to fault-tolerant operation. The Aurora paper states that most modules operate at room temperature but its photon-number-resolving detector system is housed in a cryostat; the whole machine should not be described as entirely room-temperature equipment.
Supports: Capability · maturity
The Aurora paper reports an experimental scale model using 35 photonic chips and fibre-linked rack modules, with 12 physical qubit modes per clock cycle and real-time decoding. It describes optical loss as a remaining barrier to fault-tolerant operation. The Aurora paper states that most modules operate at room temperature but its photon-number-resolving detector system is housed in a cryostat; the whole machine should not be described as entirely room-temperature equipment.
Supports: Capability · commercial availability
The Aurora paper reports an experimental scale model using 35 photonic chips and fibre-linked rack modules, with 12 physical qubit modes per clock cycle and real-time decoding. It describes optical loss as a remaining barrier to fault-tolerant operation. The Aurora paper states that most modules operate at room temperature but its photon-number-resolving detector system is housed in a cryostat; the whole machine should not be described as entirely room-temperature equipment.
Supports: Capability · core features
The Aurora paper reports an experimental scale model using 35 photonic chips and fibre-linked rack modules, with 12 physical qubit modes per clock cycle and real-time decoding. It describes optical loss as a remaining barrier to fault-tolerant operation. The Aurora paper states that most modules operate at room temperature but its photon-number-resolving detector system is housed in a cryostat; the whole machine should not be described as entirely room-temperature equipment.
Supports: Capability · summary
The Aurora paper reports an experimental scale model using 35 photonic chips and fibre-linked rack modules, with 12 physical qubit modes per clock cycle and real-time decoding. It describes optical loss as a remaining barrier to fault-tolerant operation. The Aurora paper states that most modules operate at room temperature but its photon-number-resolving detector system is housed in a cryostat; the whole machine should not be described as entirely room-temperature equipment.
Supports: Capability · capability type
The Aurora paper reports an experimental scale model using 35 photonic chips and fibre-linked rack modules, with 12 physical qubit modes per clock cycle and real-time decoding. It describes optical loss as a remaining barrier to fault-tolerant operation. The Aurora paper states that most modules operate at room temperature but its photon-number-resolving detector system is housed in a cryostat; the whole machine should not be described as entirely room-temperature equipment.
Supports: Capability · technical tags
The Aurora paper reports an experimental scale model using 35 photonic chips and fibre-linked rack modules, with 12 physical qubit modes per clock cycle and real-time decoding. It describes optical loss as a remaining barrier to fault-tolerant operation. The Aurora paper states that most modules operate at room temperature but its photon-number-resolving detector system is housed in a cryostat; the whole machine should not be described as entirely room-temperature equipment.
Supports: Capability · technicaldomainslugs
The Aurora paper reports an experimental scale model using 35 photonic chips and fibre-linked rack modules, with 12 physical qubit modes per clock cycle and real-time decoding. It describes optical loss as a remaining barrier to fault-tolerant operation. The Aurora paper states that most modules operate at room temperature but its photon-number-resolving detector system is housed in a cryostat; the whole machine should not be described as entirely room-temperature equipment.
Supports: Capability · technicaldomainslugs
The Aurora paper reports an experimental scale model using 35 photonic chips and fibre-linked rack modules, with 12 physical qubit modes per clock cycle and real-time decoding. It describes optical loss as a remaining barrier to fault-tolerant operation. The Aurora paper states that most modules operate at room temperature but its photon-number-resolving detector system is housed in a cryostat; the whole machine should not be described as entirely room-temperature equipment.
Supports: Capability · defence applications
The Aurora paper reports an experimental scale model using 35 photonic chips and fibre-linked rack modules, with 12 physical qubit modes per clock cycle and real-time decoding. It describes optical loss as a remaining barrier to fault-tolerant operation. The Aurora paper states that most modules operate at room temperature but its photon-number-resolving detector system is housed in a cryostat; the whole machine should not be described as entirely room-temperature equipment.
Supports: Capability · defence applications
The Aurora paper reports an experimental scale model using 35 photonic chips and fibre-linked rack modules, with 12 physical qubit modes per clock cycle and real-time decoding. It describes optical loss as a remaining barrier to fault-tolerant operation. The Aurora paper states that most modules operate at room temperature but its photon-number-resolving detector system is housed in a cryostat; the whole machine should not be described as entirely room-temperature equipment.
Supports: Capability · core features
The Aurora paper reports an experimental scale model using 35 photonic chips and fibre-linked rack modules, with 12 physical qubit modes per clock cycle and real-time decoding. It describes optical loss as a remaining barrier to fault-tolerant operation. The Aurora paper states that most modules operate at room temperature but its photon-number-resolving detector system is housed in a cryostat; the whole machine should not be described as entirely room-temperature equipment.
Supports: Capability · slug
The Aurora paper reports an experimental scale model using 35 photonic chips and fibre-linked rack modules, with 12 physical qubit modes per clock cycle and real-time decoding. It describes optical loss as a remaining barrier to fault-tolerant operation. The Aurora paper states that most modules operate at room temperature but its photon-number-resolving detector system is housed in a cryostat; the whole machine should not be described as entirely room-temperature equipment.
Supports: Capability · name
The Aurora paper reports an experimental scale model using 35 photonic chips and fibre-linked rack modules, with 12 physical qubit modes per clock cycle and real-time decoding. It describes optical loss as a remaining barrier to fault-tolerant operation. The Aurora paper states that most modules operate at room temperature but its photon-number-resolving detector system is housed in a cryostat; the whole machine should not be described as entirely room-temperature equipment.
Supports: Capability · technology readiness level
The Aurora paper reports an experimental scale model using 35 photonic chips and fibre-linked rack modules, with 12 physical qubit modes per clock cycle and real-time decoding. It describes optical loss as a remaining barrier to fault-tolerant operation. The Aurora paper states that most modules operate at room temperature but its photon-number-resolving detector system is housed in a cryostat; the whole machine should not be described as entirely room-temperature equipment.
Supports: Capability · core features
The Aurora paper reports an experimental scale model using 35 photonic chips and fibre-linked rack modules, with 12 physical qubit modes per clock cycle and real-time decoding. It describes optical loss as a remaining barrier to fault-tolerant operation. The Aurora paper states that most modules operate at room temperature but its photon-number-resolving detector system is housed in a cryostat; the whole machine should not be described as entirely room-temperature equipment.
Supports: Capability · technical tags
The Aurora paper reports an experimental scale model using 35 photonic chips and fibre-linked rack modules, with 12 physical qubit modes per clock cycle and real-time decoding. It describes optical loss as a remaining barrier to fault-tolerant operation. The Aurora paper states that most modules operate at room temperature but its photon-number-resolving detector system is housed in a cryostat; the whole machine should not be described as entirely room-temperature equipment.
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