In a new PRA manuscript, we present a gradient-based optimal-control technique for open quantum systems that utilizes quantum trajectories to simulate the quantum dynamics during optimization. Using trajectories allows for optimizing open systems with less computational cost than the regular density matrix approaches in most realistic optimization problems. We introduce an improved-sampling algorithm which minimizes […]

In a new collaboration with the Université de Sherbrooke, we have shown that the coherence times of a realistic 0–π device can surpass that of today’s best superconducting qubits (Groszkowski et al 2018 New J. Phys. 20 043053). Here we address controllability of the 0–π qubit. Specifically, we investigate the potential for dispersive control and […]

In a recent arXiv preprint, we present a gradient-based optimal-control technique for open quantum systems that utilizes quantum trajectories to simulate the quantum dynamics during optimization. Using trajectories allows for optimizing open systems with less computational cost than the regular density matrix approaches in most realistic optimization problems. We introduce an improved-sampling algorithm which minimizes […]

In a new PRA paper, We present a numerical method to approximate the long-time asymptotic solution to the Lindblad master equation for an open quantum system under the influence of an external drive. The proposed scheme uses perturbation theory to rank individual drive terms according to their dynamical relevance and adaptively determines an effective Hamiltonian. […]

In a new arXiv preprint, we collaborate with Andrew A. Houck’s research group at Princeton University on quantum control of an oscillator using stimulated nonlinearity. Superconducting circuits extensively rely on the Josephson junction as a nonlinear electronic element for manipulating quantum information and mediating photon interactions. Despite continuing efforts in designing anharmonic Josephson circuits with […]