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Chalmers Pulsed Quantum Amplifier Cuts Power Consumption by Nearly 90%

Published in IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, the device activates only during qubit readout with genetic algorithm–optimized pulses to minimize heat, preserve coherence, reduce power use by 86%.

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Overview

  • The amplifier reaches full gain in 35 nanoseconds, matching rapid qubit readout demands.
  • Synchronizing its pulsed operation with qubit signals cuts average power use by nearly 86%, reducing heat output.
  • A genetic algorithm–designed gate voltage waveform enables faster, low-noise activation.
  • Tests with 5-microsecond readout cycles demonstrated stable amplification, minimal noise across repeated pulses.
  • Its platform-agnostic design can enhance superconducting, spin and photonic qubit systems toward fault-tolerant, large-scale quantum computing.