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- Chen, Liangyu, 1994, et al.
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Transmon qubit readout fidelity at the threshold for quantum error correction without a quantum-limited amplifier
- 2023
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In: npj Quantum Information. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 2056-6387. ; 9:1
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- High-fidelity and rapid readout of a qubit state is key to quantum computing and communication, and it is a prerequisite for quantum error correction. We present a readout scheme for superconducting qubits that combines two microwave techniques: applying a shelving technique to the qubit that reduces the contribution of decay error during readout, and a two-tone excitation of the readout resonator to distinguish among qubit populations in higher energy levels. Using a machine-learning algorithm to post-process the two-tone measurement results further improves the qubit-state assignment fidelity. We perform single-shot frequency-multiplexed qubit readout, with a 140 ns readout time, and demonstrate 99.5% assignment fidelity for two-state readout and 96.9% for three-state readout–without using a quantum-limited amplifier.
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- Kosen, Sandoko, 1991, et al.
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Building blocks of a flip-chip integrated superconducting quantum processor
- 2022
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In: Quantum Science and Technology. - : IOP Publishing. - 2058-9565. ; 7:3
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- We have integrated single and coupled superconducting transmon qubits into flip-chip modules. Each module consists of two chips-one quantum chip and one control chip-that are bump-bonded together. We demonstrate time-averaged coherence times exceeding 90 mu s, single-qubit gate fidelities exceeding 99.9%, and two-qubit gate fidelities above 98.6%. We also present device design methods and discuss the sensitivity of device parameters to variation in interchip spacing. Notably, the additional flip-chip fabrication steps do not degrade the qubit performance compared to our baseline state-of-the-art in single-chip, planar circuits. This integration technique can be extended to the realisation of quantum processors accommodating hundreds of qubits in one module as it offers adequate input/output wiring access to all qubits and couplers.
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- Li, Hangxi, 1994, et al.
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Experimentally Verified, Fast Analytic, and Numerical Design of Superconducting Resonators in Flip-Chip Architectures
- 2023
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In: IEEE Transactions on Quantum Engineering. ; 4
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- In superconducting quantum processors, the predictability of device parameters is of increasing importance as many laboratories scale up their systems to larger sizes in a 3-D-integrated architecture. In particular, the properties of superconducting resonators must be controlled well to ensure high-fidelity multiplexed readout of qubits. Here, we present a method, based on conformal mapping techniques, to predict a resonator's parameters directly from its 2-D cross-section, without computationally heavy and time-consuming 3-D simulation. We demonstrate the method's validity by comparing the calculated resonator frequency and coupling quality factor with those obtained through 3-D finite-element-method simulation and by measurement of 15 resonators in a flip-chip-integrated architecture. We achieve a discrepancy of less than 2% between designed and measured frequencies for 6-GHz resonators. We also propose a design method that reduces the sensitivity of the resonant frequency to variations in the interchip spacing.
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- Lu, Yong, 1989, et al.
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Resolving Fock states near the Kerr-free point of a superconducting resonator
- 2023
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In: npj Quantum Information. - 2056-6387. ; 9:1
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- We have designed a tunable nonlinear resonator terminated by a SNAIL (Superconducting Nonlinear Asymmetric Inductive eLement). Such a device possesses a Kerr-free point in which the external magnetic flux allows to suppress the Kerr interaction. We have excited photons near this Kerr-free point and characterized the device using a transmon qubit. The excitation spectrum of the qubit allows to observe photon-number-dependent frequency shifts about nine times larger than the qubit linewidth. Our study demonstrates a compact integrated platform for continuous-variable quantum processing that combines large couplings, considerable relaxation times and excellent control over the photon mode structure in the microwave domain.
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