Intel corporation (20240104413). TECHNOLOGIES FOR HYBRID DIGITAL/ANALOG PROCESSORS FOR A QUANTUM COMPUTER simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 TECHNOLOGIES FOR HYBRID DIGITAL/ANALOG PROCESSORS FOR A QUANTUM COMPUTER
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 TECHNOLOGIES FOR HYBRID DIGITAL/ANALOG PROCESSORS FOR A QUANTUM COMPUTER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
TECHNOLOGIES FOR HYBRID DIGITAL/ANALOG PROCESSORS FOR A QUANTUM COMPUTER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Todor Mladenov of Portland OR (US)
Sahar Daraeizadeh of Lake Oswego OR (US)
Anne Matsuura of Portland OR (US)
TECHNOLOGIES FOR HYBRID DIGITAL/ANALOG PROCESSORS FOR A QUANTUM COMPUTER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240104413 titled 'TECHNOLOGIES FOR HYBRID DIGITAL/ANALOG PROCESSORS FOR A QUANTUM COMPUTER
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes technologies for a hybrid digital/analog processor for a quantum computer. Here is a simplified explanation of the patent application:
- The hybrid digital/analog processor can process both digital and analog instructions.
- Digital instructions involve tasks like reading from memory, performing arithmetic operations, or branching.
- Analog instructions include providing analog voltages or pulses to qubits and measuring analog signals from qubits.
- Integrating analog operations can improve performance by reducing latency and power usage.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in quantum computing, specifically in improving the efficiency and performance of quantum processors.
Problems Solved
The technology addresses the challenge of optimizing quantum computing operations by combining digital and analog processing capabilities.
Benefits
The hybrid digital/analog processor enhances quantum computing performance, reduces latency, and lowers power consumption.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology can be utilized in industries requiring advanced computing capabilities, such as cryptography, pharmaceutical research, and materials science.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art in the field of quantum computing may include research on digital and analog processing techniques for quantum systems.
Unanswered Questions
How does the hybrid digital/analog processor handle error correction in quantum computing operations?
The article does not delve into the specific error correction mechanisms employed by the processor.
What are the scalability limitations of implementing this technology in large-scale quantum computing systems?
The article does not address the potential challenges or limitations of scaling up the hybrid digital/analog processor for extensive quantum computing applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
technologies for a hybrid digital/analog processor for a quantum computer are disclosed. in the illustrative embodiment, a hybrid digital/analog processor may be able to process digital instructions as well as analog instructions. the digital instructions may be, e.g., read from or write to memory or registers, perform an arithmetic operation, perform a branch, etc. the analog instructions may be to, e.g., provide an analog voltage to a particular electrode of a qubit, provide an analog pulse to a qubit, measure a reflection of an analog signal from a qubit, etc. the integration of analog operations in the hybrid digital/analog processor can improve performance by, e.g., lowering latency and lowering power usage.
