Amaravati Quantum Computing Centre Nears Completion Ahead of Modi Inauguration

The Amaravati Quantum Computing Centre in Andhra Pradesh is nearing completion, with an expected inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January. The centre will house IBM's advanced 133-qubit quantum computer, which will be installed by year-end.

The construction of the AQCC has made significant progress, with nearly 50% of the work already completed. The facility is designed to provide an ultra-stable environment essential for quantum computing and features a vibration-resistant laboratory that can withstand even minor tremors caused by passing vehicles or earthquakes.

The laboratory's foundation will be supported by 30-metre-deep piles, while the remaining sections of the building rest on a raft foundation built four metres below ground level. The facility will also have advanced cooling systems capable of sustaining ultra-low temperatures continuously and will receive electricity from two separate substations.