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SUMMARY:FABrIC Build Your Own Superconducting Quantum Device Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A growing number of Canadian companies (i.e.\, Qubic\, Xanadu\, Nord Quantique\, DWave\, Anyon Systems) are now building quantum computers based on superconducting technology\, requiring a combination of components such as quantum bits\, couplers\, and control and readout lines in a single chip. A local start-up like Red Blue Quantum\, based in Waterloo\, is providing qubit and superconducting circuit fabrication services to the ecosystem\, and its founders have been involved as instructors\, participants\, or advisers in this event in previous editions. At least one company\, Qubic Technologies\, is leveraging the technology for sensing\, transmitting and receiving applications\, making its mark in the field. All these require an understanding of the hardware they rely upon. A small design or fabrication error may lead to a complete failure of a quantum-computer chip or sensor\, wasting development time and resources. Therefore\, the talent developing these components must master fundamental concepts of physics (quantum mechanics and superconductivity) and state-of-the-art design and simulation tools and techniques to fabricate working devices. Additionally\, earlier established companies\, including Keysight\, Siemens\, and Cadence\, are opening quantum divisions and providing supporting elements such as tools and instrumentations to the quantum ecosystem. And they can use events such as this one to scope out the requirements for their products. Many other companies or organizations focusing on quantum computing can benefit from a better understanding of the issues faced by the hardware in reproducing the quantum states upon which their applications and algorithms are built. \n\n\n\n\nTo train highly qualified personnel to develop state-of-the-art quantum computers\, CMC Microsystems is joining forces with the Institute for Quantum Computing/University of Waterloo\, Institut quantique\, University of Victoria\, and University of British Columbia to deliver the 5th edition of the “Build your Own Superconducting Quantum Device Workshop”. The workshop will provide a training experience for 50 participants from industry\, as well as Canadian and foreign universities\, with relevant science or engineering backgrounds. \n\n\n\n\nThe workshop will teach participants how to design\, simulate\, fabricate\, and test their superconducting circuits. It will cover the fundamentals of superconductors and Josephson junctions\, and how to design circuits such as resonators and qubits. Trainees will brainstorm device ideas with leading Canadian universities and industry researchers. They will use CMC-provided CAD tools to design\, simulate\, and submit devices for fabrication. Most trainees will test their chips at their home institution. \n\n\n\n\nDuring the workshop\, participants will have the opportunity to attend the Quantum Networking Day. Moreover\, attendees are encouraged to participate in the Superconducting Quantum Device Design Awards (See details below). Don’t miss CMC BasecampTM Build Your Own Superconducting Quantum Device workshop\, which will allow you to learn why superconducting devices are at the heart of today’s commercial quantum computers such as those of Nord Quantique\, Anyon Systems\, D-Wave\, and IBM. \n\n\n\n\nSuperconducting Quantum Device Design Awards\n\n\n\n\nParticipants are encouraged to participate in a Device Design Award (a virtual event) in March 2026. The best design ideas will be awarded* for the fabrication of their devices. \nEligibility criteria: \n\nAttend the in-person workshop.\nBe enrolled in graduate studies in Canada.\nSubmit the design layout file for evaluation during the Device Design Award.\nPresent their device ideas to a panel of experts at the Device Design Award event.\nAgree to submit a device test report 4 to 6 months after receiving the fabricated device.\n\n*A limited number of awards are available. \n\nFor More Info And To Register
URL:https://quantum-bc.ca/event/fabric-build-your-own-superconducting-quantum-device-workshop/
LOCATION:University of Waterloo\, Ontario\, Canada
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