Development of the Quantum Scientific Computing Open User Testbed (QSCOUT)

ORAL

Abstract

The Quantum Scientific Computing Open User Testbed (QSCOUT) at Sandia National Laboratories is a quantum computing testbed based on trapped ions with the goal of providing low-level access to quantum hardware for scientific computing applications. Our system uses one of Sandia's microfabricated surface electrode traps to host a chain of trapped Yb-171 ions harnessing their high-fidelity gate operations, indistinguishability, qubit connectivity, and routes to scalability. Here, we present the experimental development of QSCOUT, along with design decisions and hardware details, the capabilities of the testbed, and opportunities for use of this platform. We also discuss some of the first algorithms run on this machine.

*Sandia National Laboratories is managed and operated by NTESS, LLC, a subsidiary of Honeywell International, Inc., for the US DOE NNSA under contract DE-NA0003525. This work is funded by the US DOE Office of Science ASCR Quantum Testbed Program. The views expressed here do not necessarily represent the views of the DOE or the US Government.

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Presenters

  • Christopher G Yale

    • Sandia National Laboratories

Authors

  • Christopher G Yale

    • Sandia National Laboratories

  • Matthew G Blain

    • Sandia National Laboratories

  • Raymond A Haltli

    • Sandia National Laboratories

  • Craig Hogle

    • Sandia National Laboratories

  • Andrew Landahl

    • Sandia National Laboratories

  • Daniel Lobser

    • Sandia National Laboratories

  • Jessica M Pehr

    • Sandia National Laboratories

  • Melissa C Revelle

    • Sandia National Laboratories

  • Brandon P Ruzic

    • Sandia National Laboratories

  • Jay W Van Der Wall

    • Sandia National Laboratories

  • Joshua Wilson

    • Sandia National Laboratories

  • Susan M Clark

    • Sandia National Laboratories