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Title: Feasibility study of quantum computing using trapped electrons

Journal Article · · Physical Review A

In this study, we investigate the feasibility of using electrons in a linear Paul trap as qubits in a future quantum computer. We discuss the necessary experimental steps to realize such a device through a concrete design proposal, including trapping, cooling, electronic detection, spin readout, and single- and multiqubit gate operations. Numeric simulations indicate that two-qubit Bell-state fidelities of order 99.99% can be achieved assuming reasonable experimental parameters.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States); Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR); National Science Foundation (NSF); USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA); USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-05CH11231; AC52-07NA27344; SC0019376
OSTI ID:
1870064
Report Number(s):
LLNL-JRNL-825223; 1038606
Journal Information:
Physical Review A, Journal Name: Physical Review A Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 105; ISSN 2469-9926
Publisher:
American Physical Society (APS)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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