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Abstract
Superconducting qubits seem promising for useful quantum computers, but the currently wide-spread qubit designs and techniques do not yet provide high enough performance. Here, we introduce a superconducting-qubit type, the unimon, which combines the desired properties of increased anharmonicity, full insensitivity to dc charge noise, reduced sensitivity to flux noise, and a simple structure consisting only of a single Josephson junction in a resonator. In agreement with our quantum models, we measure the qubit frequency, ω01/(2π), and increased anharmonicity α/(2π) at the optimal operation point, yielding, for example, 99.9% and 99.8% fidelity for 13 ns single-qubit gates on two qubits with (ω01, α) = (4.49 GHz, 434 MHz) × 2π and (3.55 GHz, 744 MHz) × 2π, respectively. The energy relaxation seems to be dominated by dielectric losses. Thus, improvements of the design, materials, and gate time may promote the unimon to break the 99.99% fidelity target for efficient quantum error correction and possible useful quantum advantage with noisy systems.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 6895 |
Journal | Nature Communications |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 12 Nov 2022 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
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ERC ConceptQ: New superconducting quantum-electric device concept utilizing increased anharmonicity, simple structure, and insensitivity to charge and flux noise
Möttönen, M. (Principal investigator)
01/11/2022 → 31/10/2027
Project: EU: ERC grants
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QuTI: Quantum Technologies Industrial
Paraoanu, G.-S. (Principal investigator)
01/11/2021 → 31/10/2024
Project: Business Finland: Strategic centres for science, technology and innovation (SHOK)
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Finnish Centre of Excellence in Quantum Technology
Möttönen, M. (Principal investigator)
01/01/2018 → 31/12/2019
Project: Academy of Finland: Other research funding
Equipment
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OtaNano – Low Temperature Laboratory
Savin, A. (Manager) & Rissanen, A. (Other)
OtaNanoFacility/equipment: Facility
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Press/Media
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Introducing Unimon: A new superconducting qubit for quantum computers
Hyyppä, E.
16/11/2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
Activities
- 3 Invited academic talk
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New superconducting qubit and millikelvin electronics to boost it
Möttönen, M. (Invited speaker)
21 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited academic talk
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New superconducting qubit and millikelvin electronics to boost it
Möttönen, M. (Invited speaker)
10 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited academic talk
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New superconducting qubit and millikelvin electronics to boost it
Möttönen, M. (Invited speaker)
28 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited academic talk