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Single flux quantum source for projective measurements

US12020116B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2019
Grant dateJun 25, 2024
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K3/38
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Devices, systems, and methods that include a qubit coupled to a projective-source digital-to-analog converter (PSDAC) for projective measurement of the qubit. A change in flux state of the PSDAC from a first flux state to a second flux state generates a fast-flux step or fast-step waveform that can be applied to the qubit to perform projective measurement of the qubit. For a quantum processor that includes a set of qubits wherein each qubit is coupled to a respective PSDAC, a shared trigger line can activate each PSDAC to generate a respective fast-flux step or fast-step waveform. Synchronization devices can synchronize the fast-flux steps or fast-step waveforms, allowing for projective readout of the set of qubits.

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