Patent Application: Advanced Quantum Computing Processor
Application ID: P001

Applicant: Jonathan Smith

Submission Date: January 12, 2024

Abstract
The present invention relates to an advanced quantum computing processor that addresses key limitations in quantum computation, specifically qubit decoherence, gate fidelity, and scalability. By employing an innovative layered qubit architecture, integrated error-correcting codes, and a robust qubit control system, this processor is designed to enhance computational efficiency and reliability. Applications include cryptographic algorithms, chemical simulations, and optimization problems in sectors like finance, logistics, and material science.

Background of the Invention
The field of the present invention pertains to quantum computing processors, with a specific focus on improving the operational stability, scalability, and error resilience of current quantum computing architectures. Quantum computing has immense potential to transform fields requiring high computational power. However, limitations such as:

Qubit Decoherence: Quantum bits (qubits) are vulnerable to environmental interference, leading to reduced coherence times and errors.
Gate Fidelity: Inaccuracies in gate operations significantly impact computation accuracy.
Scalability: Expanding quantum processors to include more qubits while maintaining stability is challenging.

These challenges limit quantum computing’s effectiveness in applications needing high reliability and computational depth.

Summary of the Invention
The invention is an advanced quantum computing processor that introduces:

Layered Qubit Architecture: A multi-layered design that isolates qubit layers from each other to minimize interference, thereby enhancing qubit coherence and stability.
Integrated Error-Correcting Codes: Uses surface code error correction, allowing real-time error detection and correction within the processor, enhancing computation reliability.
Dynamic Qubit Control System: Incorporates a feedback-controlled mechanism for qubit stabilization, improving gate fidelity by continuously adjusting for environmental fluctuations.

By addressing these challenges, the invention enables efficient, scalable quantum computing across diverse applications.

Brief Description of the Drawings

Figure 1: Illustrates the multi-layered qubit architecture showing the isolation layers that reduce interference and enhance coherence times.
Figure 2: Shows the error-correction module based on surface code error correction, detailing the real-time feedback system for maintaining qubit fidelity.
Figure 3: Provides a comparison chart of coherence times for this processor against traditional quantum processors, demonstrating its extended operational stability.


Detailed Description of the Invention
1. Layered Qubit Architecture
The processor's layered qubit architecture is composed of isolated layers where each layer contains an array of superconducting qubits. The design minimizes crosstalk between qubits by separating layers with noise-dampening barriers, enhancing coherence times by up to 40%. This architecture is scalable, allowing additional layers without impacting system coherence.
2. Integrated Error-Correcting Codes
To address errors from qubit decoherence, the processor incorporates surface code error correction, a method that enables immediate detection and correction of bit-flip and phase-flip errors. This integrated system monitors qubit states in real time, providing immediate feedback to maintain computational accuracy.
3. Dynamic Qubit Control System
This control system leverages a feedback-loop design where qubits are stabilized through continuous real-time monitoring. This feature significantly improves gate fidelity by adjusting operations to account for any detected environmental variations, resulting in higher computational reliability.

Claims


A quantum computing processor, comprising:

A layered qubit architecture with isolated qubit layers separated by noise-dampening barriers, each layer configured to minimize qubit interference and enhance coherence.
An integrated error-correction module utilizing surface code error correction, which detects and corrects errors in real time to maintain computation integrity.
A dynamic qubit control system, employing a feedback-loop mechanism to stabilize qubit gates in response to environmental changes.



The processor of claim 1, wherein the error-correction module is configured to correct both bit-flip and phase-flip errors using a surface code system.


The processor of claim 1, wherein the qubit control system includes real-time environmental monitoring sensors that adjust qubit gates dynamically to maintain high gate fidelity.


The processor of claim 1, wherein the layered qubit architecture is scalable to include additional qubit layers without degradation in coherence times.

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