Improved atomic loading for quantum computing

This technology is a two-stage process for loading strontium atoms into optical tweezers for more reliable and efficient quantum computing.

Unmet Need: Stable atomic arrays for controllable signaling in quantum computers

Quantum computing has the capability to solve problems that are too complex for modern day computer systems. However, there are no commercial quantum computer systems due to challenges in loading and stabilizing qubit arrays. These qubit arrays are created by loading atoms into specific formations for controllable signal transduction. This loading procedure is often unstable and inefficient, and there is an unmet need for technology to streamline this process to improve efficiency, stability, and scalability of quantum computing hardware.

The Technology: Improved loading of strontium atoms for more efficient qubit arrays

This technology describes a two-step cooling process that loads strontium atoms into optical tweezer arrays. Strontium is a promising element for these atomic arrays due to its lack of nuclear spin and abundant high flux isotope configuration. This improved loading of strontium has the potential to accelerate quantum computing hardware development.

Applications:

• Quantum computing hardware for drug discovery
• Quantum computing hardware for cyber security
• Research platform for studying quantum mechanics

Advantages:

• Improved loading of strontium atoms
• Improved nuclear spin control
• Improved atomic array stability
• Improved efficiency in quantum computing systems
• Improved efficiency and loading allow for scalability and more cost-effective systems

Lead Inventor:

Sebastian Will, Ph.D.

Patent Information:

Patent Pending

Related Publications:

• Kwon M, Holman A, Gan Q, et al. Jet-loaded cold atomic beam source for strontium. Rev Sci Instrum. 2023;94(1):013202.

Tech Ventures Reference:

• IR CU23164

• Licensing Contact: Greg Maskel