Israeli and UAE Researchers Collaborate to Advance Quantum Computing
Researchers at Bar-Ilan University in Israel, in collaboration with the Quantum Research Center in Abu Dhabi, UAE, are spearheading a project aimed at advancing quantum computing by improving the performance of the basic computational units of a superconducting quantum processor. This project has resulted in the development of an improved qubit, called a “tunable superconducting flux qubit.” This new qubit is a micron-sized superconducting loop that allows electric current to flow clockwise, counterclockwise, or in a quantum superposition of both directions, making the quantum computer much faster and more powerful than a normal computer.
For a quantum computer to operate at the potential speed, it must run several hundred qubits simultaneously without unintentionally interfering with each other. The improved qubit, known as a “tunable superconducting flux qubit,” has significant advantages over current quantum processors. First, they are incredibly fast and reliable. Second, it is easier to integrate many flux qubits into a processor compared to current technologies.
Dr. Michael Stern, from the Department of Physics and the QUEST Center at Bar-Ilan University, explains this by using the analogy of playing a piano. “Imagine that you want to play a certain note on a piano, but you inadvertently play a number of keys simultaneously because the distance between the keys is not large enough. One of the main advantages of flow qubits is that the ‘pianist’ can still produce the sound he wants because of the large separation between the keys.”
Until recently, the technological complication encountered by stream qubits was the difficulty of controlling and changing their “tone.” It was virtually impossible to change the frequency of a stream qubit without destroying its coherence.
This research is being conducted with funding from the Israel Science Foundation (ISF). It is expected that this development will improve quantum computing and provide a significant advantage in many areas, including cryptography, chemistry, materials science, and the optimization of complex systems.
The UAE has been actively investing in quantum technology, with the aim of developing quantum-based systems and applications that can help solve pressing problems in the region. The country is rapidly becoming a hub for research and development in quantum computing, with the establishment of the Quantum Research Center in Abu Dhabi, which is playing a vital role in promoting and developing quantum technologies.
As for Israel, it has long been known for its technological advancements and startup culture, and the latest development in quantum computing is just one example of its efforts to stay ahead in the field of technology. This collaboration with the UAE’s Quantum Research Center reflects the growing interest and collaboration between the two countries in the field of science and technology.
The potential of quantum computing is enormous, and its development could have a significant impact on many fields. It is expected that quantum computing will be used for complex simulations, financial modeling, optimization problems, cryptography, and more.
In conclusion, the development of a “tunable superconducting flux qubit” by researchers at Bar-Ilan University in collaboration with the Quantum Research Center in Abu Dhabi is a significant step towards advancing quantum computing. This development is expected to provide a significant advantage in many areas, including cryptography, chemistry, materials science, and the optimization of complex systems. It also reflects the growing interest and collaboration between Israel and the UAE in the field of science and technology
