Superconducting qubit diagnostics: Unravelling noise sources for maximizing coherence times

24-Nov-2024

This project aims to improve the performance of superconducting quantum computers by identifying and reducing noise sources that degrade qubit fidelity. Using advanced quantum magnetometry based on nitrogen vacancy (NV) centres in diamond, the research will map magnetic fields at the nanoscale to diagnose imperfections in qubit fabrication.

Key features:

Quantum sensor: NV spins in diamond offer ~20 nm spatial resolution and high sensitivity across wide temperature and frequency ranges.
Facilities: Access to a world-first low-temperature scanning NV magnetometer, dilution fridge, cryostats, lasers, single-photon detectors, and a refurbished nanofabrication lab.
Industrial collaboration: Sponsored by QZabre Ltd., a leading ETH Zurich spin-off specializing in NV-based quantum sensing technologies.

The student will use NV magnetometry to study superconducting circuits, helping optimize qubit design for scalable quantum computing.

Time and Location	Activity
9.00-12.00 Gleddoch	Active Networking, Delivered by Skillfluence
12.00-13.00 Gleddoch	Lunch
13.00-16.00 Gleddoch	Active Networking, Delivered by Skillfluence
16.30 Bus

Time and Location	Activity
9.00 Bus
10.00 -17.00 Auchengillan Outdoor Centre	Teambuilding activities
17.00 Bus
18.00 Dinner, Gleddoch	Group Dinner

Time and Location	Activity
9.00-11.00	Responsible Research and Innovation
11.00-11.15	Break
11.15-13.15	Responsible Research and Innovation
13.15-14.00	Lunch
14.00-15.00	Responsible Research and Innovation
15.00-15.15	Trusted Research
15.15-15.45	Break
16.00 Bus stop	Bus to Gleddoch
18.00	Dinner

Time and Location	Activity
10.00-11.00	Lecture, Delivered by Professor Steve Barnett, University of Glasgow
11.00-11.15	Break
11.15-12.45	Tutorial, Delivered by Professor Steve Barnett, University of Glasgow
12.45-13.45	Lunch
Industry Afternoon.
14.00-15.30	Industry talks
15.30-16.00	Industry panel
16.00-17.00	Wine and nibbles reception

Time and Location	Activity
10.00-11.00	Lecture- Delivered by Professor Steve Barnett, University of Glasgow
11.00-11.15	Break
11.15-12.45	Lab Course 2
12.45-13.30	Lunch
13.30-14.30	Lab course 2
14.30-14.45	Break
15.00-17.00 SUPA Room (JA 813)	SUPA Course 1

Time and Location	Activity
9.00-9.30	Introduction to the CDT
9.30-10.30	Tour of Strathclyde labs and student projects
10.30-11.00	Break
11.00-12.30	Lecture. Delivered by Professor Steve Barnett, University of Glasgow
12.30-13.30. JA Common Room	Welcome Lunch- welcome from the Strathclyde Physics department
13.30-15.00	Working Effectively with your Supervisor. Delivered by Dr Jen Allanson, Skillfluence
15.00-15.15	Break
15.15-16.45	Working Effectively with your Supervisor. Delivered by Dr Jen Allanson, Skillfluence
17.30 Santa Lucia	Welcome Dinner

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