NIST researchers are developing advanced quantum computing technologies using trapped ions. Their work focuses on improving quantum gate fidelity and scalability, with proof-of-concept experiments in quantum information processing.
Key developments include:
– High-fidelity universal quantum gates with less than one error in 25000 operations
– Multi-species entangling operations between magnesium and beryllium ions
– Microwave-driven quantum gates to avoid photon scattering errors
– Micro-fabricated surface-electrode traps enabling flexible 2D geometries
The team is also collaborating on highly efficient superconducting photon detectors integrated into ion traps for large-scale quantum state readout.
Implementation of these technologies could significantly advance trapped ion quantum computing, potentially leading to scalable, fault-tolerant quantum processors.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/quantum-computing-trapped-ions
Keywords: Quantum, Computing, Ion, Traps, Entanglement
