❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Quantonic Legacy Innovations is an Australian company developing room-temperature photonic quantum computers specifically designed for educational institutions. Our systems bring real quantum computing to universities, research labs, and classrooms without the complexity and cost of traditional cryogenic systems.

Unlike most quantum computers that require near-absolute-zero temperatures, our photonic systems operate at room temperature. This makes them desktop-scale, significantly more affordable, and practical for educational environments. We also focus specifically on multi-user classroom experiences with support for 100+ concurrent users.

Our systems are designed for universities, research institutions, community colleges, high schools (advanced programs), corporate R&D labs, and individual researchers. Anyone interested in learning or teaching quantum computing can benefit from our products.

Yes! Quantonic Legacy Innovations is proudly Australian, based in Melbourne, Victoria. We are contributing to Australia's National Quantum Strategy and developing sovereign quantum computing capability. Our ABN is 79 692 155 230.

We are currently in the R&D and pilot phase. We have filed our patent application (AU 2025/2025234266), completed core architecture design, and are actively seeking university pilot partners. We are transparent about being early-stage because we believe in building trust with potential partners.

Photonic quantum computing uses particles of light (photons) as qubits instead of trapped ions or superconducting circuits. Photons naturally resist environmental noise, enabling stable operation at room temperature. Our systems use Mach-Zehnder interferometer networks and squeezed light for quantum operations.

Our QL-50 system provides approximately 50 effective qubits through our hybrid photonic-classical architecture. Future systems (QL-100, QL-X) will scale to 100+ qubits. Unlike raw qubit counts, our hybrid approach focuses on practical computational capability.

Our systems support OpenQASM 3 natively, with full compatibility for Qiskit, Cirq, and PennyLane. We provide Python SDKs and REST/gRPC APIs for integration with existing workflows. Students can use familiar tools they may already know from IBM Quantum or Google Cirq.

Our systems target >95% fidelity initially, improving to >99% with calibration on the QL-50. Enterprise systems (QL-100+) target >99.5% fidelity. We continuously improve fidelity through software updates and hardware refinements.

Our systems combine photonic quantum processing with classical GPU/FPGA acceleration. An AI-augmented circuit partitioning engine determines which parts of a computation benefit from quantum processing versus classical execution. This hybrid approach delivers practical speedups without requiring full fault-tolerant quantum computing.

No! This is our key advantage. Unlike superconducting quantum computers that operate at 15 millikelvin (colder than outer space), our photonic systems work at normal room temperature (20-25°C). No dilution refrigerators, no liquid helium, no specialised cooling infrastructure.

Our QL-50 desktop system is targeted at approximately $50,000 AUD, making it accessible for university department budgets. Educational discounts and pilot program pricing are available. Contact us for a customised quote based on your institution's needs.

Yes! We offer significant discounts for accredited educational institutions, research grants, and multi-unit purchases. We also have a pilot program for early adopter institutions. Contact our sales team to discuss your specific situation.

We accept bank transfers, credit cards (via Stripe), and purchase orders from institutions. We also offer leasing options and payment plans for larger systems. GST is included in all Australian prices.

Currently, we focus on the Australian and New Zealand markets. We are planning international expansion in 2027-2028. Contact us if you're interested in bringing Quantonic to your region—we're happy to discuss partnership opportunities.

Each system includes the quantum hardware unit, software licenses, Python SDK access, 12 months of technical support, installation guide, and access to our educational curriculum materials. Professional on-site installation is available as an add-on service.

All systems include 12 months of technical support via email and phone, software updates, and access to our online learning resources. Extended support plans are available for additional coverage. Australian-based support team with quantum expertise.

Yes! We offer comprehensive training programs from 2-day fundamentals workshops to 3-day advanced programming courses. We can also provide custom training for your institution, including train-the-trainer programs for educators.

Professional on-site installation is available as an add-on service. Our engineers will set up your system, calibrate the optics, configure the software, and provide basic user training. Most desktop systems can also be self-installed following our comprehensive guide.

We provide comprehensive educational resources including lab exercises, lecture slides, assessment materials, and a full Python SDK with tutorials. Materials are aligned with Australian university physics and computer science curricula. We also provide integration guides for Qiskit and Cirq.

The QL-50 requires approximately 60×45×30 cm of desk space (about the size of a large desktop PC), a standard 240V Australian power outlet, and an Ethernet connection. The unit weighs approximately 25kg. No special ventilation or shielding required.

You need a standard network connection (1Gbps recommended) and a computer to access the web-based interface. The system includes its own compute unit—no external servers required. We support integration with your existing LMS via standard APIs.

Our multi-tenant architecture supports approximately 100 concurrent users on the QL-50. Each user gets an isolated session with fair resource allocation. This makes it ideal for classroom environments where an entire lecture can run quantum experiments simultaneously.

Quantum computers excel at specific problems like molecular simulation (drug discovery), optimisation (logistics, finance), cryptography, and certain machine learning tasks. They use quantum phenomena like superposition and entanglement to explore many possibilities simultaneously.

We are in the NISQ (Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum) era. Current quantum computers can demonstrate quantum advantage for specific problems. Educational quantum systems like ours are ready now—students can learn real quantum concepts and prepare for the fault-tolerant quantum future.

IBM and Google build large-scale superconducting quantum computers for cloud access—incredible systems, but requiring massive infrastructure. We build accessible, room-temperature photonic systems for on-premises educational use. Think of it as the difference between a cloud supercomputer and a teaching laboratory.