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NMRCloudQ: a quantum cloud experience on a nuclear magnetic resonance quantum computer.
Tao Xin1, Shilin Huang2, Sirui Lu1
1Department of Physics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
Science Bulletin
|January 20, 2023
Summary
NMRCloudQ offers accessible cloud quantum computing using nuclear magnetic resonance technology. This platform provides a software environment for amateurs and professionals to conduct real quantum experiments with high fidelity qubits.
Area of Science:
- Quantum Information Science
- Cloud Computing
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
Background:
- Cloud-based quantum computing offers accessible user experience.
- IBM Q launched a superconducting quantum processor service in 2016.
- No other platforms have followed IBM Q's cloud service launch.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce NMRCloudQ, a novel cloud quantum computing service.
- Leverage Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) for quantum computations.
- Provide a free, comprehensive software environment for quantum computing access.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) as the quantum computing platform.
- Developed a cloud service providing preconfigured quantum information processing packages.
- Implemented randomized benchmarking tests to assess gate fidelities.
Main Results:
- Achieved average single-qubit gate fidelity of 99.10%.
- Achieved average two-qubit gate fidelity of 97.15% with four usable qubits.
- Demonstrated the viability of NMR for cloud-based quantum computing tasks.
Conclusions:
- NMRCloudQ provides a practical and accessible entry point to quantum computing.
- The service aims to democratize access for both novices and experts.
- Future updates include improved control and a seven-qubit processor.
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