Hello all,
We will kick off our spring seminar series with a talk by Dr. Andrew Bestwick of Rigetti Computing - a startup aiming to build quantum integrated circuits with superconducting qubits. Please see the talk's abstract below. The talk will be THIS FRIDAY February 3rd. The talk will start at 12:00, with pizza served at 11:45 as always.
They are actively hiring for a number of positions across the company. They're especially interested in discussing following job openings:
If you're interested in talking with Andrew after the talk, please sign up here. As always, please sign up on the waiting list - we will do our best to make sure everyone gets a chance to talk with the speaker.
Thank you,
iQuISE Leadership Team
iQuISE Seminar Series
Scalable Superconducting Quantum Integrated Circuits
FRIDAY, February 3rd, 2017
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM, ROOM 26-214
The field of superconducting qubits has demonstrated a exponential rate of performance improvement over the past fifteen years. Now, building a practical gate-based quantum computer with superconducting circuits appears within reach and would unlock transformative applications in quantum simulation and machine learning. To develop truly scalable chip hardware requires a multidisciplinary effort that integrates reliable chip fabrication, cryogenic microwave engineering, and circuit quantum electrodynamics. This is Rigetti Computing's approach to building quantum integrated circuits in a fast-paced startup environment.
In this talk, I will present Rigetti Computing's superconducting integrated quantum circuit architecture that enables the high-fidelity measurement and control of coherent multi-qubit devices. Superconducting through-silicon vias and 3D isolation caps allow for scalable circuits without tradeoffs in signal integrity, forming a platform for the implementation of a wide range of on-chip functionality. When combined with efficient, robust signal delivery and instrumentation, this approach can be scaled for sophisticated quantum information applications.