Topologically protected quantum bits using Josephson junction arrays

L. B. Ioffe, M. V. Feigel'man, A. Ioselevich, D. Ivanov, M. Troyer and G. Blatter ()
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L. B. Ioffe: Rutgers University
M. V. Feigel'man: Landau Institute for Theoretical Physics
A. Ioselevich: Landau Institute for Theoretical Physics
D. Ivanov: Theoretische Physik, ETH-Hönggerberg
M. Troyer: Theoretische Physik, ETH-Hönggerberg
G. Blatter: Theoretische Physik, ETH-Hönggerberg

Nature, 2002, vol. 415, issue 6871, 503-506

Abstract: Abstract All physical implementations of quantum bits (or qubits, the logical elements in a putative quantum computer) must overcome conflicting requirements: the qubits should be manipulable through external signals, while remaining isolated from their environment. Proposals based on quantum optics emphasize optimal isolation1,2,3, while those following the solid-state route exploit the variability and scalability of nanoscale fabrication techniques4,5,6,7,8. Recently, various designs using superconducting structures have been successfully tested for quantum coherent operation9,10,11, however, the ultimate goal of reaching coherent evolution over thousands of elementary operations remains a formidable task. Protecting qubits from decoherence by exploiting topological stability is a qualitatively new proposal12 that holds promise for long decoherence times, but its physical implementation has remained unclear. Here we show how strongly correlated systems developing an isolated twofold degenerate quantum dimer liquid ground state can be used in the construction of topologically stable qubits; we discuss their implementation using Josephson junction arrays. Although the complexity of their architecture challenges the technology base available today, such topological qubits greatly benefit from their built-in fault-tolerance.

Date: 2002
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