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Development and Applications of Germanium Quantum Technologies

Level

Advanced

Modules

5 Modules

Duration

36-42 H

Instructor

R. Li, D. Chrastina, G. Scappucci, M. Veldhorst, G. Katsaros, S. Andresen, W. Uilhoorn, A. Chatterjee, E. Greplova, A. Palyi, P. Bermejo

Course info

Dear learners,

Welcome to the final part of the Program Quantum 301: Quantum Computing with Semiconductor Technology.

Now that you have concretely seen how to use machine learning to improve semiconductor-based quantum devices, we now focus on germanium-based devices. This course introduces you to a variety of topics on germanium-based quantum technologies and their applications, from constructing a single spin qubit and scaling spin-qubit-based quantum computers to single and two-qubit gates, and finally to practical quantum algorithms. The course also includes some perspectives on quantum simulations and quantum machine learning. Qubits are the fundamental unit for any quantum computer, and this course begins with an introduction to spin qubits in germanium platforms. You will explore all the building blocks for a spin-qubit-based quantum computer: creating a spin qubit, scaling the number of spin qubits, tuning of spin qubits, single and multi-qubit quantum gates, quantum error correction and also electronics to control these quantum devices. You will finally learn about the potential applications of these technologies, including the execution of quantum algorithms, quantum machine learning, and simulations based on quantum annealing.

Please note: this is an advanced course. We expect you to have followed the previous courses offered by QuTech Academy, namely:

Machine Learning for Semiconductor Quantum Devices
Fundamentals of Quantum Information
The Hardware of a Quantum Computer
Architecture, Algorithms, and Protocols of a Quantum Computer and Quantum Internet

If you have already followed some other courses about Quantum Computing, you can check the Syllabus and make sure that your prior knowledge is sufficient to follow the course. If you don’t feel confident about some of the topics, join the previous courses and come back later!

The course is a journey of discovery, so we encourage you to bring your own experiences, insights and thoughts via the forum. Our Community TAs will be available during working days to support you. We aim to answer all your questions within 48 hours.

We hope you enjoy the course with us!

Kind Regards,

The Course Team

Module 1: Semiconductor Devices and Materials

Intro

1.1.1 What Can CMOS Technology Do for Quantum Computing?

1.1.1 Quiz

1.1.2 Semiconductor Devices and Scaling With Industrial Approach

1.1.2 Quiz

1.1.3 Semiconductor Foundry Facilities: The Good and the Bad for Qubits

1.1.3 Quiz

1.1.4 IMEC’s Latest Qubit Developments

1.1.4 Quiz

1.1.5 Summary and Outlook

1.1.5 Quiz

1.1.6 Further readings

1.1.7 Appendix

1.2.1 Semiconductors for Spin Qubits

1.2.1 Quiz

1.2.2 Germanium Quantum Wells on Silicon

1.2.2 Quiz

1.2.3 Germanium Quantum Wells on Silicon-Germanium

1.2.3 Quiz

1.2.4 Growth Methods

1.2.4 Quiz

1.2.5 Characterization Techniques

1.2.5 Quiz

1.2.6 Electrical Characterization of Germanium Quantum Wells

1.2.6 Quiz

1.2.7 Fabrication of H-FET

1.2.7 Quiz

1.2.8 Further Readings

Forum – Module 1

Module 2: Germanium Qubits

Intro

2.1.1 Semiconductor Qubits: Vision and Challenges

2.1.1 Quiz

2.1.2 Quantum Materials

2.1.2 Quiz

2.1.3 Quantum Dot Qubits and Their Operation

2.1.3 Quiz

2.1.4 Types of Quantum Dot Qubits

2.1.4 Quiz

2.1.5 Qubit Readout

2.1.5 Quiz

2.1.6 Qubit Control

2.1.6 Quiz

2.1.7 Qubit Coherence and Fidelity

2.1.7 Quiz

2.1.8 Multi-Qubit Control and Quantum Algorithms

2.1.8 Quiz

2.1.9 Quantum Links and Scaling

2.1.9 Quiz

2.1.10 Further Readings

2.2.1 Physics of Holes

2.2.1 Quiz

2.2.2 Hole Spin Qubits

2.2.2 Quiz

2.2.3 Further Readings

Forum – Module 2

Midterm Exam

Intro

Module 3: Tuning Quantum Dots

Intro

3.1.1 Introduction to Electronics for Quantum Computing

3.1.1 Quiz

3.1.2 Room Temperature Electronics

3.1.2 Quiz

3.1.3 Cryogenic Qubit Chip Carriers

3.1.3 Quiz

3.1.4 Contribution to IGNITE

3.1.4 Quiz

3.1.5 Quantum Control Stack for Spin Qubits

3.1.5 Quiz

3.2.1 Auto-Tuning a Quantum Computer

3.2.2 Tuning and Operation of Arrays

3.2.3 Finding Operation Points Example

3.2.4 Further Readings

3.3.1 What Is Auto-Tuning?

3.3.1 Quiz

3.3.2 Neural Network Tuning

3.3.2 Quiz

3.3.3 Navigating Charge Stability Diagrams

3.3.3 Quiz

3.3.4 Experimental Implementation

3.3.4 Quiz

3.3.5 Towards Universal Quantum Algorithms

3.3.5 Quiz

3.3.6 Further Readings

Forum – Module 3

Module 4: Quantum Error Correction and Quantum Algorithms

Intro

4.1.1 Classical Error Correction

4.1.1 Quiz

4.1.2 Quantum Error Correction

4.1.2 Quiz

4.1.3 Progress and Challenges

4.1.3 Quiz

4.1.4 Further Readings

4.2.1 Introduction to Quantum Algorithms

4.2.1 Quiz

4.2.2 The First Algorithms

4.2.2 Quiz

4.2.3 Quantum Annealing

4.2.3 Quiz

4.2.4 Quantum Machine Learning

4.2.4 Quiz

4.2.5 Further Readings

Forum – Module 4

Module 5: Final Exam

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