Enabling Technologies for Scalable Superconducting Quantum Computing

TL;DR

This paper discusses key technological advancements needed to develop large-scale, fault-tolerant superconducting quantum computers, focusing on system and ecosystem improvements for quantum information handling.

Contribution

It identifies critical areas in quantum system development, especially in information transmission and cryogenic environment management, to accelerate scalable superconducting quantum computing.

Findings

Highlighting the importance of robust quantum information transfer

Emphasizing the need for scalable cryogenic components

Outlining technological challenges for large-scale quantum systems

Abstract

Experiments with superconducting quantum processors have successfully demonstrated the basic functions needed for quantum computation and evidence of utility, albeit without a sizable array of error-corrected qubits. The realization of the full potential of quantum computing centers on achieving large scale fault-tolerant quantum computers. Science, engineering and industry advances are needed to robustly generate, sustain, and efficiently manipulate an exponentially large computational (Hilbert) space as well as supply the number and quality components needed for such a scaled system. In this article, we suggest critical areas of quantum system and ecosystem development, with respect to the handling and transmission of quantum information within and out of a cryogenic environment, that would accelerate the development of quantum computers based on superconducting circuits.