Advanced Quantum Testbed
Computational Research Division
AQT at Berkeley Lab
Computational Research Division
AQT at Berkeley Lab
A DOE Superconducting Quantum Computing Testbed
Latest Research ResultsAbout the AQT
The Advanced Quantum Testbed (AQT) is a collaborative research facility for the advancement of quantum computation based on superconducting circuits. We implement quantum algorithms co-designed for current noisy, intermediate scale quantum hardware to solve computational problems relevant to the scientific computing mission of the Department of Energy (DOE). Applications areas include optimization, materials science and high-energy physics.
The AQT team partners with members of the quantum information science community to engage in deep, extended research projects to execute complex quantum explorations, thereby providing a unique resource to the DOE community.
Our Research Program
With the AQT we have commissioned an instrument to explore and define future of superconduting quantum computers end-to-end. Today, we are able to design and fabricate proof of principle quantum processors with different information encoding, circuit topology, and control architecture to explore problems of interest for DOE scientists. We seek the best ideas, hardware and algorithms bringing together world class science and solutions.
Our Projects
Our Approach
AQT will be a unique facility for quantum computation, bridging a key gap between highly exploratory academic research efforts and highly specialized instances of commercially available, cloud-based and physical resources.
Testbed users will have full access to the hardware (including detailed data concerning architecture, operation, limitations, and imperfections), participate in its evolution, and share results to maximize the utility of nascent quantum hardware. An on-site catalyst team, expert in quantum hardware and software, will advance the basic science mission of the testbed and interact with a broad community of users to help them make effective use of our resources.
"The length scales that one encounters when fabricating a sample span many orders of magnitude. The ability to precisely manipulate matter across this vast range of dimensions is fascinating."
I appreciate how research into qubit design combines rich theoretical explorations with the opportunity to fabricate and test the devices in our lab.
‘It is really an exciting time to be in the fast moving field of quantum computing! Many interesting things will be discovered along the way!’
"What keeps me up at night is: How can we combine continuous measurements and machine learning methods to improve qubit operations?"
I am excited about developing 3D integrated quantum computing architecture for scaling up the computational possibilities and exploring into novel materials for future quantum computers.
It is a great opportunity for Quantum Benchmark to be collaborating with the Advanced Quantum Testbed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. Together we are finding solutions to rapidly scale up the performance of their leading quantum computing hardware effort and aiming towards achieving quantum advantage for nationally strategic quantum computing applications.
"Building a software stack for Quantum Computing brings back the pure essence of computer science."
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An Cross-Cutting Quantum Resource @ LBNL
The AQT
Facilities
Watch a slide-show on the Advanced Quantum Testbed hardware and software resources, including the new B73 center scheduled to open in 2020!
A Hub for Quantum Science @ UC Berkeley
The CQCS
Vision
Watch a video on the multidisciplinary Center for Quantum Coherent Science, linking atomic, solid-state, high-energy and information physics.
The Birthplace of Quantum Complexity