Neutral-Atom Quantum Processor with Tweezers for Parallel Gates

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing quantum systems face challenges with decoherence and scalability, requiring a system that can control many constituents in parallel while suppressing decoherence effects.

Innovation Solution

A quantum operation architecture utilizing collisional quantum gates between neutral atoms in optical lattices, employing optical superlattices and tweezers for parallel execution of two-qubit gates, leveraging SU(2) symmetry for decoherence protection and global control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If many atoms are used to achieve scalability, then the computational capability is improved, but the control complexity increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenumber of atomsVSAvoidcontrol complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system divides the control task into independent modules by assigning dedicated optical tweezers to specific atom pairs, allowing parallel control operations. Each tweezers handles a specific subset of atoms, transforming the monolithic control problem into manageable segmented tasks that can be executed simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces temporal multiplexing as an additional dimension to control. By switching between different tweezers in time sequences, the system achieves complete connectivity and control over all atoms without requiring simultaneous control resources for all atom pairs, thus reducing the dimensional complexity of the control space.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Device complexity

If sequential control methods are used, then the control complexity is reduced, but the operational speed decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol complexityVSAvoidoperational speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system merges multiple control operations into parallel executions by simultaneously activating different optical tweezers on distinct atom pairs. This combining of operations allows quantum gates to be applied to multiple qubit pairs at the same time, dramatically increasing operational speed while keeping each individual control operation simple.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements continuous parallel quantum operations where multiple quantum gates are applied simultaneously across different qubit pairs without interruption. This continuous execution of useful actions eliminates the sequential bottlenecks and maintains high operational speed throughout the computation process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

3Adaptability or versatility

If atoms are moved between sites using optical tweezers, then the connectivity is improved, but the decoherence risk increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveconnectivityVSAvoiddecoherence resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary site merging operations to establish connectivity pathways before actual quantum gate operations. By pre-merging sites and establishing the necessary optical lattice configurations in advance, the system minimizes the time atoms spend in transit and reduces exposure to decoherence during connectivity establishment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The optical lattice serves as an intermediary medium that facilitates atom movement and site merging while providing a controlled environment. The lattice structure acts as a mediator that enables connectivity changes through controlled site merging and splitting, while the overall system architecture provides decoherence suppression through isolation from environmental noise.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables fast, scalable, and error-resistant quantum operations with full connectivity and long coherence times, achieving parallel quantum computations and simulations.

Implementation Method 1

an optical superlattice and a plurality of optical tweezers, wherein the optical superlattice comprises a plurality of main sites; each main site comprises a storage site and an auxiliary site, each configured to hold an atom; the optical superlattice is configured to merge the storage site and the auxiliary site of each main site

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOptical superlattice: Optical Tweezers

Implementation Method 2

the plurality of optical tweezers is configured to move atoms provided in the plurality of main site from one main site to another main site

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOptical tweezers: Optical Tweezers

Data Source

PatentEP4120145B1Atomic quantum processor
Publication Date: 2026.05.06 MAX PLANCK GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER WISSENSCHAFTEN EV
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AI summary

A system for performing quantum operations comprising an optical superlattice and a plurality of optical tweezers, wherein the optical superlattice comprises a plurality of main sites; each main site comprises a storage site and an auxiliary site, each configured to hold an atom; the optical superlattice is configured to merge the storage site and the auxiliary site of each main site; and the plurality of optical tweezers is configured to move atoms provided in the plurality of main site from one main site to another main site.