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Efficient radio frequency filters for space constrained cryogenic setups.

Soumen Mandal¹, Tobias Bautze, Rémi Blinder

¹Institut Néel, CNRS and Université Joseph Fourier, Grenoble, France. soumen.mandal@gmail.com

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|March 3, 2011

Summary

We designed a novel noise filter for cryogenic environments. This filter effectively reduces noise for precise quantum measurements, even with many signal lines.

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Area of Science:

Quantum physics
Cryogenic engineering
Electrical engineering

Background:

Accurate measurement of quantum phenomena requires effective noise filtering, especially at extremely low temperatures.
Existing solutions may not be suitable for space-constrained cryogenic environments with numerous signal lines.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and present a novel noise filter optimized for space-constrained cryogenic environments.
To ensure effective noise reduction for sensitive quantum measurements.

Main Methods:

Design of a compact filter suitable for cryogenic installations.
Integration of the filter into systems with a high density of signal lines.

Main Results:

The developed filters exhibit a -3 dB cutoff frequency of 65 kHz.
Performance at GHz frequencies is comparable to leading radio frequency (RF) filters.

Conclusions:

The novel filter design is effective for noise reduction in demanding cryogenic applications.
It offers a viable solution for enhancing the precision of quantum measurements in constrained spaces.