DocumentCode
1545759
Title
Prospects for quantum coherent computation using superconducting electronics
Author
Bocko, M.F. ; Herr, A.M. ; Feldman, M.J.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Rochester Univ., NY, USA
Volume
7
Issue
2
fYear
1997
fDate
6/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
3638
Lastpage
3641
Abstract
We discuss the prospects and challenges for implementing a quantum computer using superconducting electronics. It appears that Josephson junction devices operating at milli-Kelvin temperatures can achieve a quantum dephasing time of milliseconds, allowing quantum coherent computations of 10/sup 10/ or more steps. This figure of merit is comparable to that of atomic systems currently being studied for quantum computation.
Keywords
computation theory; quantum theory; superconducting logic circuits; Josephson junction device; figure of merit; quantum coherent computation; quantum computer; quantum dephasing time; superconducting electronics; Atom optics; Coherence; Josephson junctions; Physics computing; Plasma temperature; Quantum computing; Quantum mechanics; Superconducting integrated circuits; Superconducting transition temperature; Superconductivity;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Applied Superconductivity, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1051-8223
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/77.622206
Filename
622206
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