Compact quantum dot models for analog microwave co-simulation
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Peri, Lorenzo
Gomez-Saiz, Alberto
Ford, Christopher JB
Gonzalez-Zalba, M Fernando
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Journal Article
Abstract
Scalable solid-state quantum computers will require integration with analog and digital electronics. Efficiently simulating the quantum-classical electronic interface is hence of paramount importance. Here, we present Verilog-A compact models with a focus on quantum-dot-based systems, relevant to semiconductor- and Majorana-based quantum computing. Our models are capable of faithfully reproducing coherent quantum behavior and decoherence effects within a standard electronic circuit simulator, enabling compromise-free co-simulation of hybrid quantum devices. In particular, we present results from co-simulations performed in Cadence Spectre®, showcasing coherent quantum phenomena in circuits with both quantum and classical components using an industry-standard electronic design and automation tool. Our work paves the way for a new paradigm in the design of quantum systems, which leverages the many decades of development of electronic computer-aided design and automation tools in the semiconductor industry to now simulate and optimize quantum processing units, quantum-classical interfaces, and hybrid quantum-analog circuits.
Date Acceptance
2025-10-28
Citation
npj Quantum Information, 11
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2056-6387
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Nature Portfolio
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npj Quantum Information
Volume
11
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Article Number
194
Date Publish Online
2025-12-13