The Advanced Microwave Photonics Group at NIST is working on innovative ways to combine quantum electrical and mechanical circuits, focusing on quantum information science and measurement limits. Their interdisciplinary approach uses techniques from applied superconductivity, quantum optics, microwave engineering, and cryogenics to create qubits and quantum information processing devices.
The group is exploring various qubit implementations and strategies to leverage quantum effects for computing, simulation, and improved measurements. Josephson junctions form the basis of their superconducting approach, creating artificial atoms that are easy to manipulate and couple. Mechanical and electrical resonators are used to store and process quantum information.
The research covers several areas including quantum information, quantum computing, and high-precision measurements. The ultimate goal is to develop quantum bits, resonators, and measurement techniques that exploit quantum mechanics to solve complex problems and improve computing capabilities beyond what is possible with classical computers.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/pml/applied-physics-division/advanced-microwave-photonics
Keywords: Quantum, Information, Superconductivity, Quantum Mechanics, Qubits
