Selective Single and Double-Mode Quantum Limited Amplifier

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Main Authors: Mohamed, Abdul, Zohari, Elham, Pla, Jarryd J., Barclay, Paul E., Barzanjeh, Shabir
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Published: 2023
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author Mohamed, Abdul
Zohari, Elham
Pla, Jarryd J.
Barclay, Paul E.
Barzanjeh, Shabir
author_facet Mohamed, Abdul
Zohari, Elham
Pla, Jarryd J.
Barclay, Paul E.
Barzanjeh, Shabir
contents A quantum-limited amplifier enables the amplification of weak signals while introducing minimal noise dictated by the principles of quantum mechanics. These amplifiers serve a broad spectrum of applications in quantum computing, including fast and accurate readout of superconducting qubits and spins, as well as various uses in quantum sensing and metrology. Parametric amplification, primarily developed using Josephson junctions, has evolved into the leading technology for highly effective microwave measurements within quantum circuits. Despite their significant contributions, these amplifiers face fundamental limitations, such as their inability to handle high powers, sensitivity to parasitic magnetic fields, and particularly their limitation to operate only at millikelvin temperatures. To tackle these challenges, here we experimentally develop a novel quantum-limited amplifier based on superconducting kinetic inductance and present an extensive theoretical model to describe this nonlinear coupled-mode system. Our device surpasses the conventional constraints associated with Josephson junction amplifiers by operating at much higher temperatures up to 4.5 K. With two distinct spectral modes and tunability through bias current, this amplifier can operate selectively in both single and double-mode amplification regimes near the quantum noise limit. Utilizing a nonlinear thin film exhibiting kinetic inductance, our device attains gain exceeding 50 dB in a single-mode and 32 dB in a double-mode configuration while adding 0.35 input-referred quanta of noise. Importantly, this amplifier eliminates the need for Josephson junctions, resulting in significantly higher power handling capabilities than Josephson-based amplifiers. It also demonstrates resilience in the presence of magnetic fields, offers a straightforward design, and enhances reliability.
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Mohamed, Abdul
Zohari, Elham
Pla, Jarryd J.
Barclay, Paul E.
Barzanjeh, Shabir
Quantum Physics
A quantum-limited amplifier enables the amplification of weak signals while introducing minimal noise dictated by the principles of quantum mechanics. These amplifiers serve a broad spectrum of applications in quantum computing, including fast and accurate readout of superconducting qubits and spins, as well as various uses in quantum sensing and metrology. Parametric amplification, primarily developed using Josephson junctions, has evolved into the leading technology for highly effective microwave measurements within quantum circuits. Despite their significant contributions, these amplifiers face fundamental limitations, such as their inability to handle high powers, sensitivity to parasitic magnetic fields, and particularly their limitation to operate only at millikelvin temperatures. To tackle these challenges, here we experimentally develop a novel quantum-limited amplifier based on superconducting kinetic inductance and present an extensive theoretical model to describe this nonlinear coupled-mode system. Our device surpasses the conventional constraints associated with Josephson junction amplifiers by operating at much higher temperatures up to 4.5 K. With two distinct spectral modes and tunability through bias current, this amplifier can operate selectively in both single and double-mode amplification regimes near the quantum noise limit. Utilizing a nonlinear thin film exhibiting kinetic inductance, our device attains gain exceeding 50 dB in a single-mode and 32 dB in a double-mode configuration while adding 0.35 input-referred quanta of noise. Importantly, this amplifier eliminates the need for Josephson junctions, resulting in significantly higher power handling capabilities than Josephson-based amplifiers. It also demonstrates resilience in the presence of magnetic fields, offers a straightforward design, and enhances reliability.
title Selective Single and Double-Mode Quantum Limited Amplifier
topic Quantum Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2311.11496