Technologies Quantiques

Quantum Devices and Technologies

Description: This course presents fundamental aspects related to the components and hardware devices that make up current quantum computers, and also introduces the software used for their programming. One of the main objectives of the course is to provide insight into (i) the design approach of existing hardware platforms, (ii) their use of quantum phenomena, and (iii) the technological challenges currently encountered.

The course focuses on the physical implementation of qubits, their manipulation, their interactions to form complex systems, and the sources of errors (and their possible correction) for each type of platform. Particular emphasis is placed on platforms based on superconducting qubits, photonic qubits, trapped atoms/ions, silicon-based qubits, and architectures based on nuclear magnetic resonance.

Bibliography:

• Ref. [1] : S. Majidy, C. Wilson, R. Laflamme, Building Quantum Computers: A Practical Introduction, Cambridge University Press, 1st Ed. (2024)

Learning outcomes: AA1: Knowledge of the different hardware platforms used in quantum computers – AA2: Ability to define and manipulate qubits across various hardware platforms, including understanding the techniques for controlling and interconnecting qubits to form complex quantum systems – AA3: Identification of the physical origins of errors in hardware platforms, as well as strategies to overcome or mitigate them – AA4: Ability to evaluate and compare the performance of different hardware platforms in terms of reliability, scalability, and efficiency for quantum computing

Evaluated skills:

• Physical Engineering Design
• Physical Modeling

Course supervisor: Damien Rontani

Geode ID: SPM-PHY-027