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Area of Science:

  • Quantum Computing
  • Superconducting Qubits
  • Quantum Information Science

Background:

  • Residual static ZZ interaction critically impacts two-qubit gate fidelity in superconducting quantum processors.
  • High-fidelity two-qubit gates are essential for fault-tolerant quantum computation.
  • Improving quantum processor performance necessitates addressing limitations from residual ZZ interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and theoretically demonstrate a novel superconducting architecture for scalable quantum processors.
  • To address the performance-limiting effects of residual static ZZ interactions.
  • To enable precise control over ZZ interactions for enhanced gate fidelity and reduced crosstalk.

Main Methods:

  • Introducing a superconducting architecture coupling qubits with opposite-sign anharmonicity: transmon qubits and C-shunt flux qubits.
  • Theoretically demonstrating the realization of high-contrast ZZ interaction by coupling these distinct qubit types.
  • Analyzing the control of ZZ interaction with a high on-off ratio for implementing controlled-Z gates or suppressing it during XY gates.

Main Results:

  • A superconducting architecture enabling high-contrast ZZ interaction through coupling transmon and C-shunt flux qubits.
  • Demonstration of precise control over ZZ interaction, allowing for implementation of controlled-Z gates or suppression during other gate operations.
  • Significant suppression of ZZ crosstalk between neighboring spectator qubits in fixed coupled systems.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed architecture effectively controls ZZ interactions, crucial for advancing scalable quantum processors.
  • This approach offers a pathway to achieving higher two-qubit gate fidelities required for fault-tolerant quantum computation.
  • The architecture's scalability and crosstalk suppression capabilities are vital for future multiqubit quantum systems.