Project Team

Superconducting Quantum Chip Design Team

Description. Superconducting qubits are one of the leading platforms for building scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computers used by IBM, Google, Rigetti Computing, and other quantum computing companies. This student project team will learn how to build these superconducting quantum processors using software-based design and simulation tools.

Who is this for? This project is targeted towards electrical/computer engineering or physics majors interested in applied electromagnetics, RF circuits, and chip design.

What will I learn? Members will be introduced to fundamentals to superconducting quantum circuit design including circuit quantum electrodynamics and Josephson junctions.

What tools and technologies will I use? The project plans to use Quantum Metal (formerly Qiskit Metal), an open-source, community-maintained Python library used for electronic design automation of superconducting quantum chips. Another library, scqubits will be used for simulation and analysis of superconducting qubits. The chip will undergo finite-element electromagnetic simulation to extract relevant parameters using either licensed simulation software like Ansys HFSS or open source alternatives like AWS Palace.

Suggested prerequisites. PHYSICS 240, EECS 215, EECS 230. This includes knowledge of RLC circuits, electromagnetism. Knowledge of transmission lines preferred. Knowledge of quantum computing is useful but not required.

Sign-ups are currently closed. Please contact rqho@umich.edu if you would like to join this project team