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This breakthrough in single-step airbridge fabrication eliminates traditional interconnects that previously degraded qubit coherence, directly addressing the material interfaces that limit superconducting quantum processor performance. By achieving relaxation times exceeding 250 microseconds without 'bandage' structures, this method streamlines manufacturing while significantly extending the operational window for complex computations before error correction becomes necessary.
Simplified Superconducting Circuits Boost Performance with Single-Step Fabrication
Over 250 microseconds of coherence, measured in standard transmon qubits, now demonstrates a pathway to higher performance superconducting circuits without relying on traditional ‘bandage’ interconnects. This single-step fabrication of all electrical connections via airbridges circumvents material interfaces that previously limited device quality and increased manufacturing complexity. The resulting simplification offers a direct improvement to the practicality of building quantum processors.
A new architecture for connecting components in superconducting circuits simplifies manufacturing and reduces unwanted material interfaces. Prakiran Baidya from Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg and colleagues at Quint Computing GmbH replace traditional 'bandages' with solely airbridges for all electrical interconnects. The resulting high-yield, mechanically stable connections range from 0.5 to 4μm in width and 5 to 40μm in length. The resulting transmon qubits exhibit relaxation times exceeding 250μs, confirming the technique maintains high coherence while streamlining device fabrication. This provides a key step towards building more powerful quantum computers. Relaxation times exceeding 250 microseconds represent a substantial improvement over previous superconducting qubit designs. These…
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