Theoretical Study of Silicon-Based Quantum Information Processing

Abstract

We propose to study theoretically important current issues in Silicon-based semiconductor quantum computing architectures. Our proposed research program consists of two main directions: coherent manipulation of a single spin qubit, and exchange coupling between spin qubits. Both are crucial in our long term goal of building a high-fidelity large-scale Silicon- and spin-based quantum computer. On the front of single-spin explorations, we would like to study spin coherence and control fidelity in the presence of static magnetic field gradient, and search for optimal conditions for spin control and coherence. On the front of multiple spin qubits, we would like to study the interplay between exchange coupling and valley mixing, and explore whether multi-electron states in a dot/donor(s) can be used to encode a more robust spin qubit. We will also analyze the spectrum and dynamics of multi-donor systems. On the front of noise and decoherence, we would like to study how interface defects could produce charge and magnetic noise. By achieving the goals set forth in this proposal, we could help identify optimal designs for high-fidelity single-qubit and two-qubit gates in a Silicon-spin-based quantum computer.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Sep 11, 2018
Source ID
W911NF1710257

Entities

People

  • Xuedong Hu

Organizations

  • Army Contracting Command
  • National Security Agency
  • University at Buffalo

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Quantum Dot Semiconductor Device Photonics and Graphene Optoelectronic Materials and THz Physics.
  • Quantum spin resonance or Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Quantum Computing
  • Quantum Science - Quantum Dots