The masQuot project aims to enable semiconductor quantum dot systems at the scale of hundreds to thousands of elements. With support from the JST-ASPIRE programme and the UKRI-EPSRC, this ambition is pursued through three integrated pillars of activities: frontier research, international collaboration, and human resource development. Together, these efforts are building a globally connected quantum research ecosystem designed for sustained, long‑term growth of this field.
1) Leading Research
Establishing large‑scale quantum dot technologies
We develop and integrate advanced control, measurement, and automation technologies to operate hundreds to thousands of semiconductor quantum dots. This unified approach establishes a scalable technological platform for both quantum computing architectures and quantum electrical current standards.
2) International Network
Building a cross‑disciplinary collaborative partnership between the Japan and the UK
We bring together distinct research communities including quantum computing, quantum metrology, and ultra‑low‑temperature measurement to address challenges unattainable through isolated efforts. Centered on strong Japan–UK cooperation, this initiative establishes an agile, sustainable international research network capable of advancing frontier science through cross‑disciplinary integration.
3) Nurturing Talent
Developing the Next Generation of Quantum Researchers
Through international exchange, collaborative research, and structured mentoring focused especially on early‑career researchers, we cultivate quantum scientists capable of contributing at the global level. This approach strengthens the human foundations necessary to support sustained and long‑term advancement in quantum research.
Achieving large‑scale quantum devices based on semiconductor quantum dots requires the optimization of device architectures, the development of high‑speed and high‑sensitivity measurement techniques, effective thermal management, and the establishment of automated methods for device identification and control. The MosQuot programme brings together research groups from Japan and the United Kingdom to collaboratively establish a comprehensive research framework that spans device architecture, measurement technologies, and automation enabled by machine learning.
The programme's research activities are organized around four workpackages (WPs):
(1) on‑chip multiplexing technologies for large‑scale quantum dot arrays;
(2) high‑frequency measurement techniques enabling high‑speed, high‑sensitivity readout;
(3) thermal transport and electronic temperature control under cryogenic conditions; and
(4) machine‑learning‑based technologies for automated tuning and characterization of large numbers of devices.
To enable large‑scale semiconductor quantum dot arrays, we design and implement on‑chip multiplexing circuits while systematically evaluating device‑to‑device variability, including threshold voltages, valley splitting, and charge noise. By developing circuit architectures that support the simultaneous operation of many elements and establishing statistically informed design guidelines, we deliver the core technologies required for quantum devices at the 100–1,000‑element scale.
We will develop control and measurement techniques for multi-quantum-dot systems operating in ultra-low-temperature environments. This collaborative project aims to advance control technologies for multi-device systems and to acquire understanding into control methods and inhomogeneity in large-scale quantum dot arrays. Ultimately, this work seeks to contribute to the development of core technologies required for the operation of large-scale silicon-based quantum qubit devices.
To advance high‑accuracy quantum current standards using silicon single‑electron pumps, we perform detailed analyses of how device geometry, gate design, and operating frequency affect pumping accuracy. We further pursue designs optimized for parallel operation and high‑speed driving, and introduce machine‑learning‑based optimization to identify robust operating points, accelerating applications in quantum electrical metrology.
We fabricate and characterize novel quantum devices based on diverse materials, including strained silicon, graphene, topological materials, and diamond NV centers. Through the development of 20–40 GHz microwave quantum measurement systems and NV‑center‑based maser amplifiers, we explore quantum device technologies suited for high‑speed and high‑frequency operation.
To enable fast, sensitive readout architectures for large‑scale quantum dot arrays, we develop LC resonators for RF reflectometry and tunable resonators based on quantum paraelectric materials. By integrating cryogenic microwave sources and low‑noise parametric amplifiers, we achieve increased bandwidth and fidelity for simultaneous multi‑element readout.
To address the increasing thermal load associated with scaling quantum devices, we develop high‑sensitivity electronic thermometry based on hybrid superconducting/normal‑metal structures. In parallel, we implement local electronic cooling elements to actively reduce electron temperature, thereby enhancing the stability and reliable operation of large‑scale quantum devices.
To efficiently navigate the complex gate‑voltage spaces of multi‑quantum‑dot devices, we develop machine‑learning‑based automated tuning methods. Integrated algorithms perform automatic charge‑stability diagram analysis, quantum dot formation detection, and optimal operating‑point estimation, replacing processes that traditionally required manual intervention. This autonomous control framework is scalable from 10‑element to 100‑element systems, establishing a practical foundation for the operation of large‑scale quantum dot devices.
We construct an automated measurement platform enabling high‑throughput characterization of multi‑quantum‑dot devices. By combining high‑speed data‑acquisition pipelines, state‑classification models, and automated operating‑regime mapping, the system enables comprehensive and efficient device evaluation. Designed for applicability across diverse device architectures and material platforms, this approach supports statistical analysis of large quantum dot arrays and contributes to the establishment of robust, data‑driven design guidelines.