Gilbert M.J., Akis R., Ferry D.K.
Arizona State University, US
Keywords: narrow band-gap semiconductors, quantum computing, qubits, stability
The output of a quantum computing system depends on the quality of the preparation of the initial state of the qubit or qubits to be used in the subsequent computations. Here, we have defined a qubit structure using a coupled waveguide system. To prepare the initial state of the qubit we set the coupling distance between the two waveguides to a point which corresponds to the desired electron density transfer between the input portion of the qubit and the output portion of the qubit [1]. To this end, it is advantageous to use narrow band-gap semiconductor materials for quantum computing applications due to their relatively long phase coherent times and high mobilites. However, while favorable parameters are attainable in narrow band-gap semiconductors, it is a valid to question the stability of the initial state under varying experimentally verified phase coherent times, inelastic scattering, and imprecise definition of the coupling region in InAs, GaAs, and InSb.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 2, Technical Proceedings of the 2003 Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, Volume 2
Published: February 23, 2003
Pages: 198 - 201
Industry sectors: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing | Sensors, MEMS, Electronics
Topic: Modeling & Simulation of Microsystems
ISBN: 0-9728422-1-7