{"id":28403,"date":"2026-01-14T13:00:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T12:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sano.science\/?p=28403"},"modified":"2026-01-29T13:20:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T12:20:48","slug":"junca-day-2025-bringing-together-researchers-in-quantum-and-neuromorphic-computing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sano.science\/junca-day-2025-bringing-together-researchers-in-quantum-and-neuromorphic-computing\/","title":{"rendered":"JUNCA\u00a0Day 2025 \u2013 Bringing Together Researchers in Quantum and Neuromorphic Computing\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At the Central Library of Forschungszentrum J\u00fclich, researchers, engineers, and enthusiasts came together, united by a common goal: to understand and replicate the principles of biological neural systems in modern computing architectures. Among the participants was Jan K. Argasi\u0144ski<\/a>, Research Team Leader of Computational Neuroscience at the Sano Centre for Computational Medicine, who shared his insights on the role of neuromorphic methods in advancing contemporary brain research technologies. This mission lies at the heart of the J\u00fclich Neuromorphic Computing Alliance (JUNCA) \u2013 an initiative that not only fosters collaboration among scientists at J\u00fclich but also accelerates the strategic development of neuromorphic methods and architectures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are neuromorphic technologies? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Neuromorphic computing technologies are inspired by the structure and functioning of the human brain. Unlike traditional computers based on a classical architecture, neuromorphic systems use artificially created \u201cneurons\u201d and \u201csynapses\u201d that process information in a highly parallel and energy-efficient manner. This approach enables the creation of systems capable of faster data analysis, learning from experience, and adapting to changing conditions. Neuromorphic systems are already finding applications in artificial intelligence, robotics, sensory systems, and big data analytics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A rich program and inspiring speakers <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The agenda of JUNCA Day 2025 was designed to maximize participant engagement and foster knowledge exchange among experts from diverse fields of neuromorphic research. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants then attended lectures, Poster Session showcasing and three parallel tutorial sessions, dedicated to:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 System cryogenic engineering \u2013 addressing cooling technologies and cryogenic stability,  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Quantum Error Correction \u2013 focusing on methods for error correction in quantum computations,  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Simulations \/ Hubbard Model \u2013 exploring simulations based on the Hubbard model.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the highlights was a lecture by Dr. Hendrik Bluhm (FZJ) titled \u201cTwo different scaling concepts for solid state qubits\u201d, comparing two promising approaches to scaling solid-state quantum qubits. And keynote lecture delivered by Prof. Mikhail Lukin of Harvard University, titled \u201cNew Frontier of Quantum Computing.\u201d The presentation included a thought-provoking idea that 95% of how humans perceive the world is shaped by imagination \u2013 a kind of cognitive \u201challucination.\u201d The comparison was drawn to artificial intelligence systems, which similarly construct their understanding of reality based on data provided during training.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The day concluded with an interactive brainstorming session, during which participants collaborated in smaller groups, exchanging ideas, and exploring concepts for joint research projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New perspectives for collaboration <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Participation in JUQCA-Day 2025 offered an excellent opportunity to strengthen ties with our partners at Forschungszentrum J\u00fclich and lay the groundwork for future joint research initiatives. The event clearly demonstrated how vital it is to connect disciplines \u2013 from quantum physics and computer science to neurobiology and systems engineering \u2013 to shape the computational technologies of the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visit to the center of computational power <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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During\u00a0our\u00a0visit\u00a0to the J\u00fclich Supercomputing Centre<\/a>, we had a unique opportunity to see the newly launched JUPITER supercomputer\u00a0\u2013\u00a0currently the fastest in Europe and the fourth most powerful in the\u00a0world. The FZJ experts guided us through the facility, discussing its architecture, capabilities, and the remarkable engineering effort behind its construction.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Officially inaugurated on September 5, 2025, JUPITER has since attracted significant attention from both the scientific community and policymakers. It is the first European exascale supercomputer, capable of executing over one trillion calculations per second. The system is powered by 24,000 Nvidia processors and occupies approximately 3,600 square meters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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