Transversal STAR Architecture: A Faster Route to Megaquop-Scale Quantum Simulation with Neutral Atoms

The next major advance in quantum computing involves performing sufficient reliable logical operations to address problems beyond classical computer capabilities, with the megaquop regime — defined as one million reliable logical operations on an error-corrected quantum computer — representing a critical milestone. This computational level enables quantum simulation of materials, quantum chemistry, and non-equilibrium dynamics to move beyond classical methods’ reach. The Transversal STAR architecture, developed by QuEra and Los Alamos National Laboratory, provides a faster route to achieving megaquop-scale simulation using neutral atom hardware.