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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 go to selected strategic partners in Q4 2026, so this is a pre-delivery system. 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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