Amazon Braket now provides access to three new experimental capabilities via Braket Direct, offering increased flexibility and control when programming on QuEra’s Aquila device. With today’s launch, you can get access to local detuning, taller geometries, and tighter geometries - opening up new research opportunities, such as advanced combinatorial optimization problems that are relevant for various industry applications.

Braket Direct is designed to expand how you can explore quantum computing on AWS, offering device reservations, expert advice, and experimental capabilities. Experimental capabilities are emergent new features that enable you to explore the cutting edge of quantum computing and unlock new use cases, as the technology matures. For instance, local detuning allows for more control over the individual qubits. With taller and tighter geometries, you can rearrange atoms in different ways and simulate novel Hamiltonians on Aquila. Some experimental capabilities may operate outside of standard device specifications and need hands-on guidance tailored to your use case. To ensure your workloads are set up for success, access is therefore available by request only via Braket Direct.

You can use these new capabilities with both on-demand and dedicated device access in all AWS Regions where Braket is available, at no additional charge. Researchers at accredited institutions can also apply for credits to support experiments on Braket through the AWS Cloud Credits for Research program. To get started, submit an analog program to Aquila using the Braket Developer Guide and explore the ‘maximum weight independent set’ problem and other example notebooks.