William Oliver: "Quantum Engineering of Superconducting Qubits"

Improve qubit coherence and scalability for reliable quantum computing with superconducting qubits, exploring concepts from quantum parallelism to error correction and anharmonicity.

Key takeaways

Quantum computers rely on encoding information in fundamentally different ways than classical computers.
Superconducting qubits are promising due to their ease of fabrication and scalability.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of improving qubit coherence to build a reliable quantum computer.
Quantum parallelism is a key concept in building a quantum computer, as it allows for exponentially faster computation.
The speaker highlights the need for error correction in a quantum computer to account for the noisy nature of qubits.
Superconducting qubits can be coupled using resonators, allowing for arbitrary interactions between qubits.
The speaker mentions the need for high-fidelity control over qubits to achieve reliable quantum computing.
The concept of anharmonicity is important for building a robust quantum computer, as it allows for better error correction.
The speaker discusses the role of dynamical decoupling in improving qubit coherence and reducing noise.
The noise temperature of a superconducting qubit is crucial in determining its performance, with a goal of getting as close to absolute zero as possible.
The speaker mentions the need for advancing materials science and fabrication techniques to build better qubits.
The concept of quantum speedup is still an open question, with current research focusing on building practical quantum computers.
The speaker highlights the importance of collaboration between academic and industrial researchers to advance the field of quantum computing.

William Oliver: "Quantum Engineering of Superconducting Qubits"

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