Cel 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. Dziedzina nauki 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 Program(-y) 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) Temat(-y) ERC-2012-SyG - ERC Synergy Grant Zaproszenie do składania wniosków ERC-2012-SyG Zobacz inne projekty w ramach tego zaproszenia System finansowania ERC-SyG - Synergy grant Lider projektu Lieven Mark Koenraad Vandersypen Prof. Instytucja przyjmująca TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT Wkład UE € 13 330 000,00 Adres STEVINWEG 1 2628 CN Delft Niderlandy Zobacz na mapie Region West-Nederland Zuid-Holland Delft en Westland Rodzaj działalności Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Kierownik naukowy Carlo Willem Joannes Beenakker (Prof.) Kontakt administracyjny Jose Van Vugt (Ms.) Linki Kontakt z organizacją Opens in new window Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych Beneficjenci (2) Sortuj alfabetycznie Sortuj według wkładu UE Rozwiń wszystko Zwiń wszystko TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT Niderlandy Wkład UE € 13 330 000,00 Adres STEVINWEG 1 2628 CN Delft Zobacz na mapie Region West-Nederland Zuid-Holland Delft en Westland Rodzaj działalności Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Kierownik naukowy Carlo Willem Joannes Beenakker (Prof.) Kontakt administracyjny Jose Van Vugt (Ms.) Linki Kontakt z organizacją Opens in new window Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych UNIVERSITEIT LEIDEN Niderlandy Wkład UE € 1 670 000,00 Adres RAPENBURG 70 2311 EZ Leiden Zobacz na mapie Region West-Nederland Zuid-Holland Agglomeratie Leiden en Bollenstreek Rodzaj działalności Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Kontakt administracyjny Ton Brouwer (Mr.) Linki Kontakt z organizacją Opens in new window Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych