Operation of a silicon quantum processor unit cell above one kelvin
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Operation of a silicon quantum processor unit cell above one kelvin
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#2# Hot qubits made in Sydney break one of the biggest constraints to practical quantum computers
The unit cell developed by Dzurak’s team comprises two qubits confined in a pair of quantum dots embedded in silicon. The result, scaled up, can be manufactured using existing silicon chip factories, and would operate without the need for multi-million-dollar cooling. It would also be easier to integrate with conventional silicon chips, which will be needed to control the quantum processor.
Re: Operation of a silicon quantum processor unit cell above one kelvin
#3As an Australian, I'm a little surprised, but also very glad, that Australia is able to do consistently world-leading quantum computing research. It is interesting to think about why this is. Looking into it further, there is a government funded program which has major universities working together (https://www.cqc2t.org/). I think this is important in a relatively small country, otherwise you have research groups in a race to the bottom for limited funds.
Seeing this also speaks to the fact that Australian research has a lot of potential which isn't realised due to lack of funding, with levels well below other OECD countries [1]. The federal budget spends about the same amount on sicence research ($1.8 billion) as it does on the arts and sports. It's a very big missed opportunity.
[1] https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/jul/10/austr...