Towards understanding two-level-systems in amorphous solids: insights from quantum circuits
Amorphous solids show surprisingly universal behaviour at low temperatures. The
prevailing wisdom is that this can be explained by the existence of two-state defects within …
prevailing wisdom is that this can be explained by the existence of two-state defects within …
Materials loss measurements using superconducting microwave resonators
The performance of superconducting circuits for quantum computing is limited by materials
losses. In particular, coherence times are typically bounded by two-level system (TLS) …
losses. In particular, coherence times are typically bounded by two-level system (TLS) …
Quantum information processing with bosonic qubits in circuit QED
The unique features of quantum theory offer a powerful new paradigm for information
processing. Translating these mathematical abstractions into useful algorithms and …
processing. Translating these mathematical abstractions into useful algorithms and …
[HTML][HTML] Surface participation and dielectric loss in superconducting qubits
We study the energy relaxation times (T 1) of superconducting transmon qubits in 3D
cavities as a function of dielectric participation ratios of material surfaces. This surface …
cavities as a function of dielectric participation ratios of material surfaces. This surface …
Materials in superconducting quantum bits
Superconducting qubits are electronic circuits comprising lithographically defined
Josephson tunnel junctions, inductors, capacitors, and interconnects. When cooled to …
Josephson tunnel junctions, inductors, capacitors, and interconnects. When cooled to …
Reducing intrinsic loss in superconducting resonators by surface treatment and deep etching of silicon substrates
We present microwave-frequency NbTiN resonators on silicon, systematically achieving
internal quality factors above 1 M in the quantum regime. We use two techniques to reduce …
internal quality factors above 1 M in the quantum regime. We use two techniques to reduce …
Material matters in superconducting qubits
CE Murray - Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports, 2021 - Elsevier
The progress witnessed within the field of quantum computing has been enabled by the
identification and understanding of interactions between the state of the quantum bit (qubit) …
identification and understanding of interactions between the state of the quantum bit (qubit) …
Improved superconducting qubit coherence using titanium nitride
We demonstrate enhanced relaxation and dephasing times of transmon qubits, up to∼ 60 μ
s, by fabricating the interdigitated shunting capacitors using titanium nitride (TiN) …
s, by fabricating the interdigitated shunting capacitors using titanium nitride (TiN) …
[HTML][HTML] Atomic layer deposition of titanium nitride for quantum circuits
Superconducting thin films with high intrinsic kinetic inductance are of great importance for
photon detectors, achieving strong coupling in hybrid systems, and protected qubits. We …
photon detectors, achieving strong coupling in hybrid systems, and protected qubits. We …
Manufacturing low dissipation superconducting quantum processors
Enabling applications for solid state quantum technology will require systematically reducing
noise, particularly dissipation, in these systems. Yet, when multiple decay channels are …
noise, particularly dissipation, in these systems. Yet, when multiple decay channels are …