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We theoretically investigate a readout scheme of the quantum state of a superconducting qubit based on time delay of a single flux quantum (SFQ), also known as a fluxon, propagating in a Josephson transmission line (JTL). We concretely…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2026-03-16 Shunsuke Kamimura , Aree Taguchi , Masamitsu Tanaka , Tsuyoshi Yamamoto

We describe an approach to the integrated control and measurement of a large-scale superconducting multiqubit circuit using a proximal coprocessor based on the Single Flux Quantum (SFQ) digital logic family. Coherent control is realized by…

The readout speed of qubits is a major limitation for error correction in quantum information science. We show simulations of a proposed device that gives readout of a fluxonium qubit using a ballistic fluxon with an estimated readout time…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2026-03-23 Waltraut Wustmann , Kevin D. Osborn

Quantum computation requires high-fidelity qubit readout, preserving the quantum state. In the case of superconducting (SC) qubits, readout is typically performed using a complex analog experimental setup operated at room temperature, which…

The hardware overhead associated with microwave control is a major obstacle to scale-up of superconducting quantum computing. An alternative approach involves irradiation of the qubits with trains of Single Flux Quantum (SFQ) pulses, pulses…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2019-07-31 Kangbo Li , R. McDermott , Maxim G. Vavilov

We suggest a new type of the magnetic flux detector which can be optimized with respect to the measurement back-action, e.g. for the situation of quantum measurements. The detector is based on manipulation of ballistic motion of individual…

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics · Physics 2009-11-11 Dmitri V. Averin , Kristian Rabenstein , Vasili K. Semenov

We describe the read-out process of the state of a Josephson flux qubit via solitons in Josephson transmission lines (JTL) as they are in use in the standard rapid single flux quantum (RSFQ) technology. We consider the situation where the…

Superconductivity · Physics 2007-06-18 Arkady Fedorov , Alexander Shnirman , Gerd Schön , Anna Kidiyarova-Shevchenko

Single-Flux Quantum (SFQ) digital logic is typically energy efficient and fast, and logic that uses ballistic and reversible principles provides a new platform to improve efficiency. We are studying long Josephson junctions (long JJs), SFQs…

Applied Physics · Physics 2026-04-08 Han Cai , Liuqi Yu , Waltraut Wustmann , Ryan Clarke , Kevin D. Osborn

It has been suggested that Rapid Single Flux Quantum (RSFQ) devices could be used as the classical interface of superconducting qubit systems. One problem is that the interface acts as a dissipative environment for a qubit. Recently ways to…

Superconductivity · Physics 2007-06-13 J. Hassel , L. Gronberg , P. Helisto

Several physical realizations of quantum bits have been proposed. Of those, nano-electronic devices appear most suitable for large-scale integration and potential applications. We suggest to use low-capacitance Josephson junctions,…

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics · Physics 2007-05-23 Yuriy Makhlin , Gerd Schoen , Alexander Shnirman

Single flux quantum (SFQ) technology has garnered significant attention due to its low switching power and high operational speed. Researchers have been actively pursuing more advanced devices and technologies to further reduce the reliance…

Superconductivity · Physics 2023-10-24 Haolin Cong , Sasan Razmkhah , Mustafa Altay Karamuftuoglu , Massoud Pedram

In recent years, quantum computing has promised a revolution in computing performance, based on massive parallelism enabled by many entangled qubits. Josephson junction integrated circuits have emerged as the key technology to implement…

Superconductivity · Physics 2014-08-26 Alan M. Kadin , Steven B. Kaplan

Scalability of today's superconducting quantum computers is limited due to the huge costs of generating/routing microwave control pulses per qubit from room temperature. One active research area in both industry and academia is to push the…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2022-02-04 Mohammad Reza Jokar , Richard Rines , Frederic T. Chong

Superconducting single-flux-quantum (SFQ) circuits have so far been developed and optimized for operation at or above helium temperatures. The SFQ approach, however, should also provide potentially viable and scalable control and read-out…

Superconductivity · Physics 2009-11-11 A. M. Savin , J. P. Pekola , D. V. Averin , V. K. Semenov

We propose and demonstrate the functioning of a special Rapid Single Flux Quantum (RSFQ) circuit with frequency-dependent damping. This damping is achieved by shunting individual Josephson junctions by pieces of open-ended RC transmission…

Superconductivity · Physics 2008-10-19 E. M. Tolkacheva , D. V. Balashov , M. I. Khabipov , A. B. Zorin

We describe a simple and efficient scheme for the readout of a tunable flux qubit, and present preliminary experimental tests for the preparation, manipulation and final readout of the qubit state, performed in incoherent regime at liquid…

We present a new readout method for a superconducting flux qubit, based on the measurement of the Josephson inductance of a superconducting quantum interference device that is inductively coupled to the qubit. The intrinsic flux detection…

Superconductivity · Physics 2007-05-23 A. Lupascu , C. J. M. Verwijs , R. N. Schouten , C. J. P. M. Harmans , J. E. Mooij

Compared to traditional semiconductor control electronics (TSCE) located at room temperature, cryogenic single flux quantum (SFQ) electronics can provide qubit measurement and control alternatives that address critical issues related to…

We have detected coherent quantum oscillations between Josephson phase qubits and microscopic critical-current fluctuators by implementing a new state readout technique that is an order of magnitude faster than previous methods. The period…

Quantum computers could perform certain tasks which no classical computer can perform in acceptable times. Josephson junction circuits can serve as building blocks of quantum computers. We discuss and compare two designs, which employ…

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics · Physics 2007-05-23 Yuriy Makhlin , Gerd Schoen , Alexander Shnirman
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