Blueprint for a microwave trapped ion quantum computer

Area of Science:

• Quantum Computing
• Atomic Physics
• Microfabrication

Background:

• The development of universal quantum computers is a major scientific and industrial goal.
• Modular architectures are promising for constructing large-scale quantum devices.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a blueprint for a scalable, modular, trapped ion-based quantum computer.
• To detail a design utilizing long-wavelength radiation (microwave) quantum gates.

Main Methods:

• Designing modular units controllable as stand-alone systems.
• Utilizing silicon microfabrication techniques for module construction.
• Implementing ion transport between modules for scalability.

Main Results:

• A scalable quantum computer architecture based on trapped ions and microwave quantum gates.
• Modules are compatible with current technology and can be interconnected.
• The architecture supports high error-threshold surface error correction codes for fault tolerance.

Conclusions:

• The proposed modular design offers a viable path toward building large-scale, universal quantum computers.
• The architecture is adaptable for alternative trapped ion quantum computing schemes, including photonic interconnects.