IEEJ Transactions on Fundamentals and Materials

Research and Development of Quantum Computers Based on Superconductor and Semiconductor Devices

Tsuyoshi Yamamoto, Takahiro Mori

Published Apr 30, 2022• 0 citations

Abstract

Quantum computer is able to compute some of the hard problems which cannot be solved by conventional ones. Toward practical application, large-scale integration of qubits is necessary. Solid-state devices, such as superconductor and semiconductor qubit devices, are promising candidates to realize the large-scale integration. This paper reviews the current status of research and development of quantum computers based on superconductor and semiconductor devices.

DOI: 10.1541/ieejfms.142.183

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