The path to a useful quantum computer

Erik R. Hosler

doi:10.1117/12.2624097

9 June 2022 The path to a useful quantum computer

Erik R. Hosler

Proceedings Volume PC12053, Metrology, Inspection, and Process Control XXXVI; PC1205303 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2624097
Event: SPIE Advanced Lithography + Patterning, 2022, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

Quantum computing is the grand challenge of the 21st century and is poised to revolutionizes our daily lives on a nearly unfathomable level. To truly understand the impact, we must first build a universal, fully error corrected machine capable of exploring the application space envisioned by both academic and industry. Numerous pathways have been identified and demonstrated to fabricate single, unique qubits using a myriad of platforms (superconducting, ions, nanoparticles, photons, etc…). However, it is now widely accepted that a truly useful quantum computer will require millions of interconnected, identical qubits to perform fully error corrected, general purpose calculations. To that end, photon-based qubits offer a path to such a general-purpose machine by leveraging the mature silicon photonics high-volume manufacturing ecosystem. Creating quantum devices from silicon photonics components requires patterning innovation to bring leading-edge nanolithography to near macroscopic scale, a unique challenge for an industry where the future relies on progressive device shrink.

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Erik R. Hosler "The path to a useful quantum computer", Proc. SPIE PC12053, Metrology, Inspection, and Process Control XXXVI, PC1205303 (9 June 2022); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2624097

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