Modeling of a Flying Microwave Qubit

We investigate the transfer efficiency of sending a flying microwave qubit through a transmission line from one resonator to another resonator. Our model is based on the current technology of coupling superconducting phase qubits to microwave resonators and transmission lines. Analytical as well as numerical results are presented. Procedural imperfections have been modeled, including weak detuning, imperfect timing, and deviations from the ideal time dependence of the coupling modulation. The effects of multiple reflections within the transmission line and energy dissipation in the system are also considered.