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  • Quantum Computing
  • Microwave Engineering
  • Superconducting Devices

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  • Quantum circuits are sensitive to noise and amplifier backaction, hindering scalability.
  • Current non-reciprocal devices (circulators, isolators) are bulky and limit cryogenic integration.
  • Scalable quantum applications require compact solutions for noise mitigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a compact microwave diode architecture for quantum circuits.
  • To demonstrate the non-reciprocal transmission properties using a superconducting flux qubit.
  • To provide a scalable alternative to traditional non-reciprocal devices.

Main Methods:

  • Designed a microwave diode architecture exploiting the non-linearity of a superconducting flux qubit.
  • Experimentally operated the device at cryogenic temperatures near the qubit degeneracy point.
  • Measured transmission power in opposite directions across various frequency ranges.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated significant power transmission differences in opposite directions.
  • Achieved a transmission rectification ratio exceeding 90% over a 50 MHz bandwidth (6.81–6.86 GHz).
  • Reported over 60% rectification across a 250 MHz bandwidth (6.67–6.91 GHz) at -99 dBm input power.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed compact microwave diode architecture is effective for non-reciprocal signal transmission.
  • This scalable design offers potential for improved quantum information processing and microwave readout.
  • The architecture opens opportunities in quantum information, microwave readout, and optomechanics.