Search NASA⌕ Search

Engineering topics

Reineri, Alessandro

Publications and source records attributed to Reineri, Alessandro.

Quantum communications work at SQMS

The Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems (SQMS) Center is focused on advancing low-loss interconnectivity between quantum processing units (QPUs) to enable scalable quantum computing. In the short term, our goals include the development and optimization of 2D and 3D platforms with remotely entangled modules, refinement in microwave design and control schemes, and the achievement of high-fidelity quantum state transfer between superconducting quantum modules. Looking ahead, we aim to realize modular quantum computing with low-loss interconnects, maximize remote entanglement fidelity and implement robust quantum operations with error correction. We will leverage advanced microwave engineering and material science to optimize the performance of quantum interconnects and the coupling interfaces between the interconnects and the QPUs.

Vallières, André↗

Exploration of superconducting multi-mode cavity architectures for quantum computing

Superconducting radio-frequency (SRF) cavities coupled to transmon circuits have proven to be a promising platform for building high-coherence quantum information processors. An essential aspect of this realization involves designing high quality factor three-dimensional superconducting cavities to extend the lifetime of quantum systems. To increase the computational capability of this architecture, we are exploring a multimode approach. This paper presents the design optimization process of a multi-cell SRF cavity to perform quantum computation based on an existing design developed in the scope of particle accelerator technology. We perform parametric electromagnetic simulations to evaluate and optimize the design. In particular, we focus on the analysis of the interaction between a nonlinear superconducting circuit known as the transmon and the cavity. This parametric design optimization is structured to serve as a blueprint for future studies on similar systems.

Reineri, Alessandro↗

Exploration of Potential Superconducting Multi-Mode Cavity Architectures for Quantum Computing

This thesis describes the investigation of superconducting multi-mode cavity architecture for superconducting transmon-based quantum computing. The dissertation highlights useful features of radio-frequency cavities used for quantum computing, with a brief discussion on the advantages of superconducting cavities. In the subsequent section, the concept of transmon is introduced and the mechanism of coupling with a cavity is analyzed. Once the foundations of the topic are laid down, the thesis focuses on optimizing a multi-mode superconducting rf cavity design originally developed for high-energy physics applications. Such section articulates in two main parts, the first part concerning the "bare" cavity remake via finite-elements eigenmode simulations using a computer-aided design software called CST Studio Suite®. In the second part, a transmon qubit is physically inserted into the modified cavity to assess the qubit-cavity coupling of the new design. In evaluating said coupling, two distinct analysis methods are used, namely the black-box quantization method and the energy participation ratio method, both implemented using Ansys® High-Frequency Electromagnetic-Field Simulator, or HFSS™. Results from the two evaluations, compared together, show that the optimized design meets the requisites to be used for quantum computing purposes.

72 PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS↗