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All-silicon quantum computer.

T D Ladd1, J R Goldman, F Yamaguchi

  • 1Quantum Entanglement Project, ICORP, JST, Edward L. Ginzton Laboratory, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305-4085, USA. tladd@stanford.edu

Physical Review Letters
|July 5, 2002
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A novel solid-state quantum computer using silicon nuclear spins is proposed. This design avoids impurities and electrical contacts, utilizing optical pumping and advanced cooling for qubit initialization and magnetic resonance force microscopy for measurements.

Area of Science:

  • Quantum Computing
  • Solid-State Physics
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Quantum computing promises significant computational advantages.
  • Developing scalable and robust quantum hardware remains a major challenge.
  • Silicon-based quantum systems offer potential for integration and manufacturability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel solid-state quantum computer architecture entirely within a silicon matrix.
  • To outline a qubit implementation using silicon nuclear spins without requiring impurity dopants or electrical contacts.
  • To detail initialization and measurement techniques for this silicon-based quantum computing approach.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing 29Si nuclear spins as qubits within a spin-0 28Si matrix.

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  • Employing a large magnetic field gradient to isolate Larmor frequencies for distinct qubits.
  • Implementing initialization via optical pumping, algorithmic cooling, and pseudo-pure state techniques.
  • Utilizing magnetic resonance force microscopy for ensemble qubit measurements.

    • Main Results:

    • A feasible solid-state quantum computing architecture based purely on silicon is presented.
    • The proposed design eliminates the need for impurity dopants and electrical contacts, simplifying fabrication.
    • Established techniques for qubit initialization and ensemble measurement are adapted for this system.

    Conclusions:

    • This silicon-based quantum computer design offers a promising pathway for scalable quantum hardware.
    • The avoidance of impurities and electrical contacts presents a significant advantage for fabrication and coherence.
    • Further research can explore the scalability and performance of this all-silicon quantum computing approach.