A compact ion-trap quantum computing demonstrator

TL;DR

This paper presents a compact, scalable ion-trap quantum computing demonstrator that integrates mechanical, optical, and electrical systems, enabling high-fidelity entanglement generation comparable to traditional lab setups.

Contribution

It introduces a portable 19-inch rack quantum computer with automation and remote access, demonstrating scalable entanglement in a compact form factor.

Findings

Produced GHZ states with up to 24 ions

Achieved performance comparable to traditional lab setups

Demonstrated automation and remote operation capabilities

Abstract

Quantum information processing is steadily progressing from a purely academic discipline towards applications throughout science and industry. Transitioning from lab-based, proof-of-concept experiments to robust, integrated realizations of quantum information processing hardware is an important step in this process. However, the nature of traditional laboratory setups does not offer itself readily to scaling up system sizes or allow for applications outside of laboratory-grade environments. This transition requires overcoming challenges in engineering and integration without sacrificing the state-of-the-art performance of laboratory implementations. Here, we present a 19-inch rack quantum computing demonstrator based on $^{40}\textrm{Ca}^+$ optical qubits in a linear Paul trap to address many of these challenges. We outline the mechanical, optical, and electrical subsystems. Further, we describe the automation and remote access components of the quantum computing stack. We conclude by describing characterization measurements relevant to digital quantum computing including entangling operations mediated by the Molmer-Sorenson interaction. Using this setup we produce maximally-entangled Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger states with up to 24 ions without the use of post-selection or error mitigation techniques; on par with well-established conventional laboratory setups.