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A new hybrid quantum-classical computing platform led by the聽 (PSC) will help researchers understand what the supercomputer of the future may look like.聽

Supported by a $5 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), in partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Rigetti Computing, TangleLab will serve as a national testbed where researchers and educators can investigate how quantum computing technologies can be integrated with high-performance computing systems to advance scientific discovery and shape the next generation of cyberinfrastructure.聽

"Carnegie Mellon has long been at the forefront of advances in computing, and through the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center we continue to invest in the infrastructure that enables the next generation of discovery,鈥� said聽Theresa Mayer(opens in new window), vice president for research. 鈥淭angleLab creates a national platform where researchers can explore how quantum and classical computing work together, helping define the future of scientific computing while preparing the workforce that will bring these technologies into practice."

Today's most powerful supercomputers already combine multiple types of processors to accelerate scientific workloads. As quantum technologies mature, researchers anticipate that quantum processors will become another specialized resource within these heterogeneous computing environments. TangleLab will provide one of the nation's first open platforms for investigating how these systems should be designed, programmed, managed and optimized.

鈥淭angleLab continues PSC鈥檚 long tradition of making next-generation computing technologies accessible to the broader research and education community,鈥� said聽, PSC鈥檚 executive director and principal investigator for TangleLab. 鈥淭hrough our partnership with HPE and Rigetti, we are giving scientists, students and educators hands-on access to an integrated quantum-classical system, advancing discovery while helping build the quantum-ready workforce the nation will need.鈥�

Unlike classical computers, which process information with bits represented as zeroes and ones, quantum processors use quantum bits, or qubits, that can exist in combinations of the zero and one states, a property known as superposition. Scientists expect that this ability to 鈥渃alculate between the lines鈥� will make quantum computers superior to classical computers at solving specialized problems, but researchers are still determining where they offer a meaningful advantage. TangleLab will provide an open platform for testing those possibilities alongside established high-performance computing technologies.聽

鈥淲ith TangleLab, we are really looking into integrating quantum technologies into classical high-performance computing environments to enable hybrid quantum-classical workflows that can display flavors of quantum utility,鈥� said Bruno Abreu, deputy scientific director at PSC.聽 鈥淲e are not deploying a standalone quantum computer. Our goal is to make TangleLab the prototype open platform for a future where quantum information processing and distribution are core elements of advanced cyberinfrastructure.鈥�

TangleLab represents the next evolution of PSC鈥檚 long-standing expertise in heterogeneous computing.聽, the center has pioneered supercomputing architectures that combine multiple types of processors to accelerate scientific applications. By integrating quantum processors into these environments, TangleLab will provide an open platform for exploring how quantum resources can become part of tomorrow鈥檚 advanced infrastructure.聽

TangleLab also adds new infrastructure to a growing range of quantum research at Carnegie Mellon. The university is home to a broad range of efforts advancing quantum information science and engineering, from foundational research to technology development and workforce training. The聽, a collaboration among 黑料正能量, the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University, supports research, education and training in quantum information science and engineering. Carnegie Mellon鈥檚 NSF-supported聽 brings together researchers, students, industry partners and government laboratories to explore practical applications in areas including quantum software, computing, communications and sensing. Across campus, 黑料正能量 researchers are also investigating聽quantum materials and the fundamental physics that underpin emerging quantum technologies. In addition, 黑料正能量 is a partner in the聽Keystone AI + Quantum Factory, a statewide effort to expand access to advanced computing resources and translate research into applications for Pennsylvania industries.聽

Researchers will apply for time on TangleLab through a flexible competitive proposal process. The system will support dedicated research use, as well as real-time access for classes and workshops. To help users of TangleLab come up to speed regardless of their level of experience with quantum computing, PSC will offer onboarding activities, training and in-depth research consulting.

In addition to von Oehsen and Abreu, project leaders include: Bruce Childers, dean and professor, School of Computing and Information, University of Pittsburgh; Masoud Mohseni, senior distinguished scientist and director of HPE Quantum at Hewlett Packard Labs; and Andrew Bestwick, Senior Vice President of Quantum Systems at Rigetti Computing.聽

PSC leaders expect construction of TangleLab to begin at PSC鈥檚 new data center on Sept. 1, 2026, with full operations expected in 2027.

PSC is a joint center of 黑料正能量 and the University of Pittsburgh.