Obiettivo The world of atoms is governed by the rules of quantum mechanics. Over the past century, quantum-mechanical phenomena such as superposition and entanglement have been observed and studied with great precision. Today, we are entering a new era in which we can hope to explore quantum mechanics in larger objects. The science of quantum mechanics in more complex objects is barely known and as a result quantum mechanics is rarely explicitly used in technology. Theoretically, superposition and entanglement could be exploited as a new resource in a wide variety of future applications. We focus on information science and investigate the use of quantum mechanics in computing, i.e. a quantum computer (QC). If information is encoded in quantum superpositions and processed by exploiting entanglement, a QC can solve computational problems that are beyond the reach of conventional computers. Building a QC is, however, an enormous scientific challenge because the fragile quantum bits need to be protected from and corrected for even the smallest disturbances by the environment. Meeting this challenge requires a synergetic effort combining the best of quantum theory, electrical engineering, materials science, applied physics and computer science. This proposal aims to achieve a robust, exemplary QC. We propose a circuit containing processor qubits (two types: superconducting transmon qubits and spin qubits in silicon quantum dots), memory qubits (two types: topological qubits with nanowires and donor qubits), and a quantum databus (superconducting striplines). Our goal is to demonstrate a 13-qubit circuit that incorporates fault-tolerance through implementation of a surface code. We will demonstrate back-and-forth quantum state transfer between processor and memory qubits. Our team brings together the required expertise into a single “QC-lab” enabling us to bring our understanding of quantum mechanics to the next level and push QC to the tipping point from science to engineering. Campo scientifico natural sciencesphysical sciencesquantum physicsnatural sciencescomputer and information sciencesengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringcomputer hardwarequantum computersnatural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrymetalloidsnatural sciencesphysical scienceselectromagnetism and electronicssuperconductivity Programma(i) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Argomento(i) ERC-2012-SyG - ERC Synergy Grant Invito a presentare proposte ERC-2012-SyG Vedi altri progetti per questo bando Meccanismo di finanziamento ERC-SyG - Synergy grant Primo ricercatore principale Lieven Mark Koenraad Vandersypen Prof. Istituzione ospitante TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT Contributo UE € 13 330 000,00 Indirizzo STEVINWEG 1 2628 CN Delft Paesi Bassi Mostra sulla mappa Regione West-Nederland Zuid-Holland Delft en Westland Tipo di attività Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Ricercatore principale Carlo Willem Joannes Beenakker (Prof.) Contatto amministrativo Jose Van Vugt (Ms.) Collegamenti Contatta l’organizzazione Opens in new window Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato Beneficiari (2) Classifica in ordine alfabetico Classifica per Contributo UE Espandi tutto Riduci tutto TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT Paesi Bassi Contributo UE € 13 330 000,00 Indirizzo STEVINWEG 1 2628 CN Delft Mostra sulla mappa Regione West-Nederland Zuid-Holland Delft en Westland Tipo di attività Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Ricercatore principale Carlo Willem Joannes Beenakker (Prof.) Contatto amministrativo Jose Van Vugt (Ms.) Collegamenti Contatta l’organizzazione Opens in new window Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato UNIVERSITEIT LEIDEN Paesi Bassi Contributo UE € 1 670 000,00 Indirizzo RAPENBURG 70 2311 EZ Leiden Mostra sulla mappa Regione West-Nederland Zuid-Holland Agglomeratie Leiden en Bollenstreek Tipo di attività Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contatto amministrativo Ton Brouwer (Mr.) Collegamenti Contatta l’organizzazione Opens in new window Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato