Noah's Ark Quantum Tech Lab (NAQTL) is a cutting-edge independent research centre headquartered in Castres, France, specializing in fault-tolerant quantum computing, post-quantum cryptography, and zero-point energy extraction. Under the scientific direction of Noah Kouadri Khazar, the lab has positioned itself at the intersection of breakthrough physics and global digital equity.
The Ark-Q1 Processor
NAQTL's flagship achievement, the Ark-Q1 processor, operates as a 1024-logical-qubit simulator under the PRISM framework. With a gate fidelity of 99.97% — surpassing Google's celebrated Willow system at 99.85% — the Ark-Q1 runs at a cryogenic temperature of 15 mK using Heavy-Hex topology and a 1 MHz repetition rate. Security is embedded at the hardware level via the PQC Shield v2 post-quantum cryptography suite.
| Logical Qubits | 1024 (PRISM Simulation) |
| Gate Fidelity | 99.97% ↑ vs Google Willow 99.85% |
| Coherence Time T₂ | 4.2 ms |
| Operating Temperature | 15 mK (Cryogenic) |
| Qubit Topology | Heavy-Hex |
| Repetition Rate | 1 MHz |
| Security Suite | PQC Shield v2 |
| Access Platform | ECARE Digital Platform |
Project ArkCore — Zero-Point Energy
The lab's most ambitious research thrust targets zero-point energy (ZPE) extraction. ArkCore simulations have reached the theoretical threshold of vacuum energy extraction — a milestone that has drawn significant attention from the global physics community. The PROMETHEUS-1 hardware prototype is now in active development, with a formal response pending from CERN for vacuum coherence testing under the HELIX protocol.
"The vacuum is not empty. It is the most energetic medium in existence — we are learning to listen to it."
— Noah Kouadri Khazar · SCAIRA Laureate 2026Post-Quantum Cryptography
In parallel, NAQTL develops virtually unbreakable secure communication architectures designed for governmental and enterprise infrastructure. The PQC Shield v2 suite, integrated directly into the Ark-Q1 system, provides a full post-quantum cryptographic layer resilient against attacks from future quantum computers.
LUMEN — Digital Solidarity Programme
Perhaps the lab's most human impact comes through its LUMEN programme — a structured initiative to democratize access to quantum technologies. To date, 12,247 learners across francophone Africa and rural France have completed training. The ECARE Digital Platform serves as the programme's backbone, hosting both public learning modules and a private quantum aerospace working group for registered researchers.