Tunable Storage Resonator Coupling for Arbitrary Bosonic States

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Problem

Current quantum sensing technologies are limited in their ability to generate arbitrary bosonic quantum states, which are essential for advanced applications in quantum computing, communication, and metrology, due to the lack of nonlinearities in resonators.

Innovation Solution

A quantum sensing device and method that utilizes a tunable coupling device to selectively operate in dispersive and resonant modes, allowing for the generation of arbitrary bosonic quantum states in a storage resonator by adjusting the coupling rate between a superconducting qubit and the storage resonator.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a resonator is used to store quantum states, then the storage capability is improved, but the ability to generate arbitrary bosonic quantum states deteriorates due to lack of nonlinearities

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestorage capabilityVSAvoidability to generate arbitrary bosonic quantum states
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

A tunable coupling device is introduced as an intermediary between the resonator and the quantum state generation process. This coupling device enables dynamic control of the interaction strength, allowing the system to switch between different operational modes (dispersive and resonant) to generate various bosonic quantum states while maintaining stable storage capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The coupling rate between the resonator and the external system is made dynamically tunable. By adjusting the coupling strength, the system can adapt its behavior to generate different types of bosonic quantum states (squeezed states, Fock states, coherent states) without compromising the resonator's storage function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If the coupling rate between resonator and qubit is increased to enable state generation, then the state generation capability is improved, but the storage stability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestate generation capabilityVSAvoidstorage stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The coupling rate is transformed from a fixed parameter to a dynamically controllable parameter. The system can adjust the coupling strength in real-time, enabling strong coupling for state generation when needed and weak coupling for stable storage when required, thus resolving the contradiction between state generation capability and storage stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The coupling parameter is changed dynamically to switch between operational regimes. By modifying the coupling rate parameter, the system can operate in dispersive mode for stable storage or in resonant mode for efficient state generation, effectively decoupling the trade-off between these two functions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Stability of the object's composition

If dispersive approach is used for state generation, then the storage stability is improved, but the state generation efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestorage stabilityVSAvoidstate generation efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system employs periodic switching between dispersive and resonant modes. The dispersive mode is used during periods requiring stable storage, while the resonant mode is activated periodically for efficient state generation. This periodic action allows the system to achieve both stability and efficiency over time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The operational mode is made dynamic rather than static. The system can transition between dispersive and resonant approaches based on the current operational requirements, enabling efficient state generation when needed while maintaining storage stability during other periods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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 the creation of complex bosonic quantum states, such as squeezed and entangled states, enhancing precision measurements and enabling scalable quantum sensing applications.

Implementation Method 1

a first tunable coupling device coupling the first storage resonator to the superconducting qubit, the first tunable coupling device configured to set a first coupling rate between the first storage resonator and the superconducting qubit

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectTunable coupling:

Implementation Method 2

A quantum sensor utilizes properties of quantum mechanics such as quantum entanglement, quantum interference, and quantum state squeezing to surpass this limit in classical sensor technology

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectQuantum entanglement:

Implementation Method 3

A quantum sensor utilizes properties of quantum mechanics such as quantum entanglement, quantum interference, and quantum state squeezing to surpass this limit in classical sensor technology

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectQuantum state squeezing:

Implementation Method 4

A quantum sensor utilizes properties of quantum mechanics such as quantum entanglement, quantum interference, and quantum state squeezing to surpass this limit in classical sensor technology

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectQuantum interference: Interference

Implementation Method 5

a superconducting qubit

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSuperconductivity: Superconductivity

Data Source

PatentUS20250245539A1Methods and circuits for generating arbitrary bosonic quantum states in a resonator
Publication Date: 2025.07.31 ANYON SYSTEMS INC
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AI summary

A quantum sensing device is selectively operable in a dispersive mode and in a resonant mode to generate arbitrary bosonic quantum states in a storage resonator by changing a coupling rate between the storage resonator and a superconducting qubit via a tunable coupling device.