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 ยท v5
Building Quantum Computing into a Machine
T1How Computation Becomes
Physical 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
W9Measuring Errors and Performance
W10Detecting Errors Using Syndromes
W11 QEC Quantum Error Correction
T5Cryogenics, Signal, and
System Integration
W12Cooling the Chip and Managing Heat Flow
W13Packaging, Wiring, and Scalability
T6Stabilizing Designs into
Chips
W14Fabricating Layouts into Chips
W15Challenges of Quantum Processors
T7Integrating a Complete
Quantum Computer
W16Making Comprehensive System Architecture Choices