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IEEJ Transactions on Fundamentals and Materials

Research Trends on Low-power, High-performance Superconducting Computer Technology

Nobuyuki Yoshikawa

Published Dec 31, 2021• 0 citations
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Abstract

High-performance computing technologies based on superconducting circuits are actively developing due to their high energy efficiency and performance. In this article, recent research developments on low-power, high-performance superconducting integrated circuit technologies are reviewed.
DOI
10.1541/ieejfms.142.19

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