Quantum processor comprising a second set of inter-cell coupling devices where a respective pair of qubits in proximity adjacent unit cells crossed one another
US9178154B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10N60/10
- WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Quantum processor architectures employ unit cells tiled over an area. A unit cell may include first and second sets of qubits where each qubit in the first set crosses at least one qubit in the second set. Each unit cell is positioned proximally adjacent at least one other unit cell. Within each unit cell, at least one qubit is longitudinally shifted with respect to at least one other qubit such that the longitudinally-shifted qubit crosses at least one qubit in a proximally adjacent unit cell. Communicative coupling between qubits is realized through respective intra-cell and inter-cell coupling devices. The longitudinal shifting of qubits and resultant crossing of qubits in proximally adjacent unit cells enables quantum processor architectures that can be better suited to solve certain problems.
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