Novel electronics for quantum technology
Designing cryogenic electronics — processors and sensors that can work at temperatures near absolute zero — is a fundamental challenge in the field of quantum computing. For electronics to be compatible with the millions of qubits required beyond current intermediate-scale quantum systems, they must be able to operate at ultracold temperatures. If solved, the development of cryogenic electronics would represent a huge leap forward in quantum computing technologies. Fermilab’s electronics engineers are at the forefront of this avenue of research.
Control and readout for quantum systems
Fermilab developed the Quantum Instrumentation Control Kit — or QICK — an open-source quantum control and readout system comprised of a radio-frequency circuit board, control and readout electronics, and open-source software. This compact technology replaces the need for traditional hardware, reducing cost and saving space. Today, the QICK developers continue to engage with the broader community to extend its use for applications in quantum information science and beyond.