INDUCTOR TUNING IN SUPERCONDUCTING CIRCUITS

Organization Name

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor(s)

Paige Frederick of Seattle WA (US)

Kenneth Reneris of Kirkland WA (US)

Matus Lipka of Kirkland WA (US)

Jason Lee of Savannah GA (US)

Jamie Kuesel of Redmond WA (US)

INDUCTOR TUNING IN SUPERCONDUCTING CIRCUITS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17246497 titled 'INDUCTOR TUNING IN SUPERCONDUCTING CIRCUITS

Embodiments of the present disclosure involve systems and methods for determining the inductance of multiple inductors in a superconducting circuit that are connected between superconducting devices. The amount of coupled flux between these inductors is calculated, and the widths of the inductors are adjusted based on the inductance, coupled flux, and the inductance requirements of the superconducting devices.

The technology focuses on determining inductance for multiple inductors in a superconducting circuit.
It involves calculating the amount of coupled flux between the inductors.
The widths of the inductors are adjusted based on the calculated inductance and coupled flux.
The adjustments are made to meet the inductance requirements of the superconducting devices.
This innovation aims to optimize the performance of superconducting circuits by fine-tuning the inductors based on their interconnections and requirements.

Potential Applications: - Superconducting quantum computing systems - Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines - Particle accelerators - Magnetic levitation trains - Superconducting magnetic energy storage systems

Problems Solved: - Ensures optimal performance of superconducting circuits - Improves efficiency and reliability of superconducting devices - Enhances the functionality of superconducting systems

Benefits: - Increased accuracy in inductance calculations - Enhanced performance of superconducting circuits - Improved energy efficiency in superconducting devices

Commercial Applications: Title: "Optimizing Superconducting Circuit Performance through Inductance Adjustment" This technology can be applied in various industries such as quantum computing, medical imaging, transportation, and energy storage. It has the potential to revolutionize the efficiency and reliability of superconducting systems, leading to advancements in multiple commercial sectors.

Questions about Superconducting Circuit Inductance Adjustment: 1. How does adjusting the widths of inductors impact the overall performance of a superconducting circuit? Adjusting the widths of inductors can optimize the inductance of the circuit, leading to improved efficiency and functionality. 2. What are the key factors to consider when determining the inductance requirements of superconducting devices? The inductance requirements of superconducting devices depend on factors such as the desired performance, energy efficiency, and interconnections within the circuit.

Original Abstract Submitted

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods to determine an inductance for each of a plurality of inductors of a superconducting circuit. The plurality of inductors are routed between a plurality of superconducting devices. An amount of coupled flux between inductors of the plurality of inductors is determined. Inductor widths along portions of the plurality of inductors are adjusted based on the inductance, the amount of coupled flux, and inductance requirements of the superconducting devices.