Resonant Qubit Chip Coupling to Reduce Quantum Information Loss

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current quantum processing architectures face significant information loss during data transfer due to the conversion of electrical signals into optical signals, which deteriorates quantum information, and existing methods like waveguide chips are not reliable for efficient quantum information exchange between qubit chips.

Innovation Solution

A quantum processing architecture that connects multiple qubit chips using electromagnetic resonance, with antennas made of materials like aluminum, niobium, and tantalum, and a coupler with cavities and connection pins to facilitate direct electromagnetic coupling, reducing information loss and enhancing reliability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If electrical signals are converted into optical signals for data transfer between qubit chips, then data transfer capability is improved, but quantum information loss increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transfer capabilityVSAvoidquantum information loss
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the optical signal conversion system with a direct electromagnetic coupling system using resonant antennas. Instead of converting electrical signals to optical signals and back, the system uses electromagnetic resonance to directly transfer quantum information between qubit chips through inductively coupled antennas, eliminating the conversion process that causes information loss

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces resonant antennas as an intermediary between qubit chips. These antennas are tuned to the same resonant frequency and coupled inductively, serving as a mediator that enables direct electromagnetic energy and information transfer without signal conversion, thus preserving quantum information integrity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If waveguide chips are used to connect qubit chips, then connection capability is improved, but reliability of quantum information exchange deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection capabilityVSAvoidreliability of quantum information exchange
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the waveguide-based mechanical connection system with an electromagnetic resonance-based wireless coupling system. Instead of using physical waveguide structures that require precise mechanical alignment and conversion interfaces, the system uses inductively coupled resonant antennas that transfer quantum information through electromagnetic fields, significantly improving reliability

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the operating parameters from optical frequency conversion to resonant electromagnetic frequency coupling. By tuning the antennas to the same resonant frequency as the qubit chips, the system achieves efficient and reliable quantum information transfer without the reliability issues associated with waveguide conversions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 quantum information loss and increases reliability by using superconducting materials and resonant coupling to transmit quantum information efficiently between qubit chips, maintaining the integrity of quantum data.

Implementation Method 1

a coupler configured to electromagnetically connect the first qubit chip with the second qubit chip by using electromagnetic resonance

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic resonance: Resonance

Implementation Method 2

the first antenna and the second antenna are configured to be electromagnetically coupled to each other to enable the first and second qubits to exchange information through the coupling

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic coupling: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 3

The first antenna and the second antenna may include one or more of aluminum (Al), neobium (Nb), indium (In), tantalum (Ta), titanium (Ti), or nitrogen (N)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSuperconductivity: Superconductivity

Data Source

PatentUS20240260485A1Quantum processing architecture
Publication Date: 2024.08.01 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A quantum processing device includes a first qubit chip including a first qubit device, a second qubit chip including a second qubit device, and a coupler configured to electrically connect the first qubit chip to the second qubit chip by using resonance.