Selective Qubit Frequency Shifting via Coupling Control Resonators

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current quantum computing systems face challenges in selectively shifting qubit resonance frequencies, which is crucial for performing quantum logic gate operations and scaling up to large-scale quantum computing.

Innovation Solution

The system employs a plurality of qubits with coupling control resonators and signal lines to shift qubit resonance frequencies by tuning Josephson inductance through magnetic or electrical coupling, allowing for selective resonance alignment without interfering with qubit operations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If coupling control resonators are used to shift qubit resonance frequencies, then the ability to selectively bring qubits into resonance is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveability to selectively bring qubits into resonanceVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system divides the control mechanism into separate coupling control resonators for each qubit pair, allowing independent frequency adjustment. Each resonator is tuned to a specific frequency to shift the resonance frequency of its associated qubit, enabling selective resonance matching without affecting other qubits.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Coupling control resonators are introduced as intermediary elements between qubits to mediate their interaction. These resonators receive coupling control signals and transfer the frequency adjustment effect to the qubits, enabling indirect control that simplifies the overall system architecture compared to direct qubit-qubit control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If multiple coupling control resonators are used for frequency shifting, then selective resonance control is improved, but the number of system components increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveselective resonance controlVSAvoidnumber of system components
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

Each coupling control resonator is designed to perform multiple functions: it acts as a frequency shifter for its associated qubit, serves as a coupling element between qubits, and can be independently controlled through dedicated signal lines. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components for each function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements local control by assigning specific coupling control resonators to specific qubit pairs, with each resonator having tailored resonance properties matched to its target qubits. This localized approach enables precise frequency control where needed without adding global complexity to the entire quantum system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

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

This approach enables efficient and controlled resonance frequency shifting of qubits, facilitating quantum logic gate operations and potential scalability of quantum computing systems.

Implementation Method 1

each qubit in the plurality of qubits comprises at least one Josephson junction

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectJosephson effect: Josephson Effect

Implementation Method 2

tuning Josephson inductance through magnetic or electrical coupling

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic coupling: Magnetic Field

Implementation Method 3

tuning Josephson inductance through magnetic or electrical coupling

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical coupling: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 4

shift the resonance frequency of the first qubit when the coupling control signal comprises a frequency component in the resonance frequency band

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectResonance: Resonance

Implementation Method 5

the first coupling control resonator is configured to shift the resonance frequency of the first qubit when the coupling control signal comprises a frequency component in the resonance frequency band of the first coupling control resonator

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectResonance frequency filtering: Resonance

Data Source

PatentEP3907669A1Selective frequency shifting of qubits
Publication Date: 2021.11.10 IQM FINLAND OY
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AI summary

It is an objective to provide a quantum computing system and an arrangement for selectively shifting qubit resonance frequencies in a quantum computing system. According to an embodiment, an arrangement for selectively shifting qubit resonance frequencies in a quantum computing system comprises a plurality of qubits comprising at least a first qubit and a second qubit; a plurality of coupling control resonators comprising at least a first coupling control resonator and a second coupling control resonator; and a coupling control signal line. The first coupling control resonator may be configured to shift the resonance frequency of the first qubit when the coupling control signal comprises a frequency component in the resonance frequency band of the first coupling control resonator. An arrangement, a quantum computing system, a method, and a computer program product are provided.