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arXiv:2411.16967 · Materials for Quantum Technology

A review of design concerns in superconducting quantum circuits

Eli M. Levenson-Falk, Sadman Shanto

Published Jun 4, 2025• 13 citations
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Abstract

Abstract In this short review we describe the process of designing a superconducting circuit device for quantum information applications. We discuss the factors that must be considered to implement a desired effective Hamiltonian on a device. We describe the translation between a device’s physical layout, the circuit graph, and the effective Hamiltonian. We go over the process of electromagnetic simulation of a device layout to predict its behavior. We also discuss concerns such as connectivity, crosstalk suppression, and radiation shielding, and how they affect both on-chip design and enclosure structures. This paper provides an overview of the challenges in superconducting quantum circuit design and acts as a starter document for researchers working on any of these challenges.

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10.1088/2633-4356/ade10d

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