PHYS598500 ยท 2026 Fall ยท 16 weeks

Superconducting Quantum Computer Architecture

Advanced Superconducting Quantum Computer Architecture

Course Positioning

The course proceeds from the computation model to the qubit Hamiltonian, then sequentially addresses qubit design, control, coupling, readout, calibration, benchmarking, stabilizer QEC, surface-code cycle, cryogenic systems, electronics, packaging, fabrication processes, and a full-system capstone.

Full-Semester Course Map

Building Quantum Computing into a Machine

T1How Computation Becomes Physical Operations
W1From Algorithms to Hardware Operations
T2Fabricating Qubits from Circuits
W2Quantizing Circuits and Creating Anharmonicity W3Tunability and the C-Shunted Transmon W4Noise, Fluxonium, and Protected-Qubit Design
T3Controlling, Coupling, and Reading Out Qubits
W5Controlling a Single Qubit with Microwaves W6Enabling Interaction Between Two Qubits W7Translating Quantum States into Signals
T4Calibration, Verification, and Quantum Error Correction
W8Identifying and Calibrating Chips
W9Student Presentation
W10Detecting Errors Using Syndromes
W11 QEC Quantum Error Correction
T5Stabilizing Designs into Chips
W12Fabricating Layouts into Chips
W13Challenges of Quantum Processors
T6Cryogenics, Signal, and System Integration
W14Cooling the Chip and Managing Heat Flow
W15Packaging, Wiring, and Scalability
T7Integrating a Complete Quantum Computer
W16Making Comprehensive System Architecture Choices
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