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AQT LYNX
AQT LYNX is a trapped ions quantum computer operated by AQT in Austria. Its physical qubit count has not been published. 8 sourced specs are in the spec sheet. 1 published benchmark or milestone record are listed below, each marked by who measured it.
Also known as LYNX series
AQT's LYNX series reported a quantum volume of 32,768 in May 2026 using a 15-qubit register. AQT says first units are scheduled for select strategic partners in Q4 2026, with wider commercial availability to follow shortly after and availability via AQT Cloud and partners coming soon without a date, so this is a pre-delivery system and access is left blank. The total qubit count and the test location are not stated in the pages consulted.
Spec sheet
Technical details as the builder or a paper states them, each with its own source. A blank is a fact we could not source, not a zero. Fidelity and coherence figures are in the benchmark table below.
| Spec | Value | Basis | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | PINE set-up, AQT trapped-ion core in a 19-inch rack | Vendor reported | AQT calls the PINE set-up the heart of LYNX; it fits a standard 19-inch rack or an optical table (May 2026). | aqt.euquantumcomputingreport.com |
| Qubit type | Trapped ions, laser-driven gates | Vendor reported | AQT describes LYNX as trapped-ion with proprietary gates that reduce sensitivity to laser frequency and phase noise; the ion species is not stated. | aqt.euaqt.eu |
| Topology | All-to-all qubit connectivity, no SWAP operations needed | Vendor reported | AQT says the architecture offers arbitrary all-to-all interaction; the quantum volume test used a 15-qubit register (May 2026). | aqt.euquantumcomputingreport.com |
| Cooling and environment | Air-cooled rack system, no external cryogenic infrastructure | Vendor reported | AQT says LYNX needs no special cryogenic infrastructure beyond its internal cooling. | aqt.euquantumcomputingreport.com |
| Fabrication | AQT, developed and manufactured in Innsbruck, Austria | Vendor reported | Stated in the AQT LYNX launch press release of 2026-05-05. | aqt.eu |
| Cloud platforms | AQT ARNICA and cloud partners (AWS Braket, Scaleway, Horizon Quantum, Classiq) | Vendor reported | AQT says LYNX will soon be available via AQT Cloud and partners; the partner list is stated for AQT systems generally. | aqt.euaqt.eu |
| Access and pricing | First units to selected strategic partners in Q4 2026, wider commercial availability later | Vendor reported | No price published; stated in the 2026-05-05 launch release. | aqt.euquantumcomputingreport.com |
| Predecessor | AQT IBEX Q1 | Vendor reported | AQT calls LYNX a new prototype and an evolution of the IBEX series. | aqt.euaqt.eu |
Published benchmark figures
These are numbers the builder or a paper reports for this machine, not results from a common test. The basis column says who measured them. What the metrics mean and why they are not comparable across technologies.
| Metric | Value | Measured | Basis | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum volume | 32,768 | 2026-05-05 | Vendor reported | QV 2^15 on a 15-qubit register, mean heavy output probability 0.678; AQT calls it a European record | aqt.euaqt.eu |
Timeline
- 2026-05: First operational
- 2026-10: Status checked: operational
More from AQT
- AQT IBEX Q1 (operational, 12 qubits)
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