Coupled Qubit Resonator Gates Using Adiabatic Sweep Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current quantum computing technologies face challenges in accurately controlling quantum logic gates without requiring high precision in electronic controls, leading to increased complexity and cost.

Innovation Solution

The method involves transitioning a classical control parameter associated with a qubit coupled to a resonator through adiabatic sweeps and jumps, allowing for precise manipulation of quantum states without the need for high precision controls, using adiabatic sweeps to exchange energy and jumps to preserve states, enabling accurate quantum gate operations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If high precision electronic controls are used to accurately control quantum logic gates, then the control accuracy is improved, but the device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol accuracyVSAvoidcontrol system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex electronic control systems with a mechanically simple resonant oscillation system. By using a resonator that naturally oscillates at a specific frequency, the quantum logic gate operations are controlled through the timing and duration of control pulses rather than requiring high-precision electronic control of multiple parameters. This substitution of mechanical resonance for electronic control reduces system complexity while maintaining accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the control approach by using the duration and frequency of control pulses as the primary parameters, rather than requiring precise control of multiple electronic parameters simultaneously. By tuning the control pulse duration to match the resonator's natural oscillation period, accurate quantum gate operations are achieved through simple temporal parameter control rather than complex spatial or amplitude control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If high precision electronic controls are used to accurately control quantum logic gates, then the control accuracy is improved, but the cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol accuracyVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces expensive high-precision electronic control hardware with a simple resonant oscillator system that can be implemented using basic electronic components. The resonator's natural oscillation provides the timing reference, eliminating the need for costly precision timing circuits and control electronics, thereby reducing manufacturing cost while maintaining control accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The resonator serves itself by providing the timing reference through its own natural oscillation frequency. This self-generated timing signal eliminates the need for external precision clock sources and timing control circuits, reducing system cost and complexity. The resonator automatically provides the necessary temporal reference for accurate quantum gate operations without requiring additional expensive components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Device complexity

If simple control methods are used for quantum logic gates, then the device complexity is reduced, but the control accuracy deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol system complexityVSAvoidcontrol accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs periodic control pulses whose duration is synchronized with the resonator's natural oscillation period. This periodic action creates a resonant enhancement effect where the control pulses constructively interfere with the resonator's oscillation, achieving accurate quantum gate operations with simple on/off pulse control. The periodic timing provides the necessary precision without requiring complex control waveforms or multiple control parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes the resonator's phase transitions during oscillation cycles to achieve precise quantum state manipulation. By controlling the duration of control pulses to correspond to specific phases of the resonator oscillation (e.g., half-cycle or full-cycle pulses), accurate quantum logic gate operations are achieved through simple temporal control rather than complex amplitude or frequency modulation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #36Phase transitions

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 reduces the complexity and cost of quantum computing by allowing for highly accurate control of quantum logic gates using digital control methods, eliminating the need for precise electronic controls and enabling the engineering of a quantum computer.

Implementation Method 1

The first control parameter is transitioned from a first control value to an intermediate second control value via an adiabatic sweep operation to permit a transfer of energy between the first qubit and the resonator that causes a change in the quantum state of the qubit and resonator

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdiabatic sweep: Adiabatic Heating

Implementation Method 2

The first control parameter is transitioned from the intermediate second control value to a third control value via a jump operation as to maintain the quantum state of the qubit and resonator

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectQuantum jump:

Data Source

PatentEP2553816B1Quantum gate operations with a common coupled resonator
Publication Date: 2017.11.01 NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP
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AI summary

Systems and methods are provided for performing a quantum gate operation. A first classical control parameter is associated with a first qubit and coupled to a resonator. The first classical control parameter is transitioned from a first control value to a second control value. The first classical control parameter is returned from the second control value to the first control value via an adiabatic sweep operation, as to permit a transfer of energy between the first qubit and the resonator that causes a change in the quantum state of the qubit and resonator.