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Microwaves in Quantum Computing

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Author(s)

Joseph C. Bardin, Daniel Slichter, David J. Reilly

Abstract

The growing field of quantum computing relies on a broad range of microwave technologies, and has spurred development of microwave devices and methods in new operating regimes. Here we review the use of microwave signals and systems in quantum computing, with specific reference to three leading quantum computing platforms: trapped atomic ion qubits, spin qubits in semiconductors, and superconducting qubits. We highlight some key results and progress in quantum computing achieved through the use of microwave systems, and discuss how quantum computing applications have pushed the frontiers of microwave technology in some areas. We also describe open microwave engineering challenges for the construction of large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers.
Citation
IEEE Journal on Microwaves

Keywords

Quantum computing, trapped ions, superconducting qubits, semiconductor qubits, microwave technology

Citation

Bardin, J. , Slichter, D. and Reilly, D. (2021), Microwaves in Quantum Computing, IEEE Journal on Microwaves, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=931145 (Accessed December 7, 2024)

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Created January 28, 2021, Updated October 12, 2021