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What is OptQC + NTT Capital Alliance for a Million-Qubit Optical Quantum Computer?

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As of
2026-09-22
Revision
2026-10-06.1
Method
v1.3.0

Definition

The term, in context

AI-assisted draft · approved dataset

The OptQC + NTT Capital Alliance for a Million-Qubit Optical Quantum Computer is a joint development programme working toward a fault-tolerant optical quantum computer at million-qubit scale. It pairs a photonic quantum computing developer with a telecommunications research organisation supplying the optical and networking components such a machine needs.

Live readiness status

Status as of the current dateline

AI-assisted assembly · derived results

As of 2026-09-22, verified readiness is 17 (claimed 18, reported 18, gap 1) — Critical evidence strength; current signals suggest Track; not yet.

The readiness fact belongs to the canonical Readiness Verdict for OptQC + NTT Capital Alliance for a Million-Qubit Optical Quantum Computer.

Dataset approval

Human editorial release

Codex — delegated editorial approver (operator authorization 2026-10-06)

Dataset
2026-10-06.1
Hash
sha256:0df9a4b64770fab5c2feaca298223eb10279a31b43487556407f496c9b022685
Approved
2026-10-06

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