
DelftX: Development and Applications of Germanium Quantum Technologies
Unravel the physics behind Germanium qubits, their fabrication process, control, and applications. Learn how to apply machine learning for auto-tuning, and how to perform quantum error correction and quantum algorithms.
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Designed for advanced/expert practitioners. Designed for experienced practitioners. We recommend having a solid grasp of Computer Science fundamentals before starting this specialization.
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What You’ll Learn
In the race towards a fault-tolerant quantum computer, the semiconducting qubit platform is the only one that has, thus far, been shown to be scalable. Germanium qubits are a new type of semiconducting qubits, and their progress has been exceptionally fast since the development of the material in 2018.
You will learn about the physics behind Germanium qubits, their advantages, and challenges compared to other qubit platforms, and the electrical components that are needed to control them. In addition, you will familiarize yourself with different companies from the semiconducting industry, the fabrication facilities, and the latest developments in the field.
This course is a collaboration between several parties, all of whom have state-of-the-art facilities for fabrication, control, or applications using Germanium qubits. By taking this course you will have the opportunity to learn about Germanium qubits from professionals in the field who are conducting innovative research that is not being done elsewhere.
The course is a journey of discovery, so we encourage you to bring your own experiences, insights, and thoughts via the forum!
Outcomes
- Understand the physics behind Germanium qubits and their advantages and challenges..
- Learn how Germanium qubits can be controlled and how this process can be automatized using machine learning..
- Familiarize yourself with different companies in the semiconducting industry and their facilities..
- Identify how quantum algorithms and quantum error correction can be performed using Germanium qubits..
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