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Goal 6 R&D Projects (Selected in 2020)Large-scale Silicon Quantum Computer

Project manager (PM)MIZUNO HiroyukiCorporate Chief Researcher, Project Leader of Quantum Computing Project, Laboratory Manager of Hitachi Kyoto University Laboratory, Research & Development Group, Hitachi, Ltd.

Summary of the project

In order to realize a fault-tolerant universal quantum computer (FTQC), it is necessary to improve both "quality" and "quantity" aspects of quantum computers. The current development of quantum computers is dominated by “a bottom-up approach” that prioritizes "quality" of qubits and increases qubit number. In contrast, our project will take an opposite “top-down approach”. In other words, in order to take advantage of the advanced integration capability of silicon semiconductor technology (i.e., the ability to implement a large number of elements with uniform characteristics), we will promote a system design that emphasizes "quantity" from the beginning. Then we will develop various technologies (two-dimensional qubit arrays, cryogenic CMOS circuits and mounting systems, hot silicon qubits, digital correction, etc.), by use of highly integrated structures achievable for silicon devices, to improve the quality of silicon quantum computer system. Finally, we will realize the FTQC.

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Milestone by year 2030

We will launch an experimental cloud service that will enable large-scale silicon quantum computers and demonstrate the effectiveness of error correction and silicon quantum computers.

Milestone by year 2025

We will develop a two-dimensional qubit array and demonstrate qubit operations on a silicon quantum computer using this array.

R&D theme progress reports

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Figure: Project structure of “Large-scale Silicon Quantum Computer”

Performers

Theme [1] MIZUNO Hiroyuki Hitachi, Ltd.
Theme [2] NAGATA Makoto Kobe University
Theme [3] KODERA Tetsuo Institute of Science Tokyo
Theme [4] YONEDA Jun Institute of Science Tokyo
Theme [4] NAKAJIMA Takashi RIKEN

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