Integrating quantum materials into superconducting qubits
In this perspective article, we review the current state of research on integrating quantum materials (QMs) into superconducting quantum devices. We begin with the role of QMs as weak links in Josephson junctions, enabling gate- and flux-tunable transmons. We then explore their application in more c...
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| description | In this perspective article, we review the current state of research on integrating quantum materials (QMs) into superconducting quantum devices. We begin with the role of QMs as weak links in Josephson junctions, enabling gate- and flux-tunable transmons. We then explore their application in more complex superconducting circuits, such as gate-tunable fluxonium qubits, or gatemonium, which provide additional control over qubit parameters. We also discuss QM-based vertical junctions and their potential for creating merged-element transmons. Further, we highlight QMs’ role in topological superconducting circuits, where they facilitate the study of Majorana zero modes through signatures such as 4 π -periodic supercurrents. Additionally, we review the integration of QMs into 3D cavity architectures and discuss how they differ from their 2D counterparts. Beyond weak links, we examine the use of 2D superconducting and insulating materials, such as NbSe _2 and hBN, in parallel-plate capacitors, offering a compact alternative to conventional large-footprint transmon capacitors. Finally, we outline the current challenges and future directions for exploration. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d88e5e9b58e7470ea1869bf8d42ac8cc2025-08-20T03:47:33ZengIOP PublishingMaterials for Quantum Technology2633-43562025-01-015202300210.1088/2633-4356/add830Integrating quantum materials into superconducting qubitsKuei-Lin Chiu0Avishma J Lasrado1https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8912-0045Cheng-Han Lo2https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5798-1208Chung-Ting Ke3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6031-4226Vahid Mosallanejad4Yen-Hsiang Lin5Department of Physics, National Sun Yat-Sen University , Kaohsiung 80424, TaiwanDepartment of Physics, National Sun Yat-Sen University , Kaohsiung 80424, TaiwanDepartment of Physics, National Sun Yat-Sen University , Kaohsiung 80424, TaiwanInstitute of Physics, Academia Sinica , Taipei 115201, TaiwanInstitute of Natural Sciences, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study , Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310024, People’s Republic of ChinaDepartment of physics, National Tsing-Hua University , Hsinchu 300044, TaiwanIn this perspective article, we review the current state of research on integrating quantum materials (QMs) into superconducting quantum devices. We begin with the role of QMs as weak links in Josephson junctions, enabling gate- and flux-tunable transmons. We then explore their application in more complex superconducting circuits, such as gate-tunable fluxonium qubits, or gatemonium, which provide additional control over qubit parameters. We also discuss QM-based vertical junctions and their potential for creating merged-element transmons. Further, we highlight QMs’ role in topological superconducting circuits, where they facilitate the study of Majorana zero modes through signatures such as 4 π -periodic supercurrents. Additionally, we review the integration of QMs into 3D cavity architectures and discuss how they differ from their 2D counterparts. Beyond weak links, we examine the use of 2D superconducting and insulating materials, such as NbSe _2 and hBN, in parallel-plate capacitors, offering a compact alternative to conventional large-footprint transmon capacitors. Finally, we outline the current challenges and future directions for exploration.https://doi.org/10.1088/2633-4356/add830superconducting qubitsquantum materials2D materialsquantum computing |
| spellingShingle | Kuei-Lin Chiu Avishma J Lasrado Cheng-Han Lo Chung-Ting Ke Vahid Mosallanejad Yen-Hsiang Lin Integrating quantum materials into superconducting qubits Materials for Quantum Technology superconducting qubits quantum materials 2D materials quantum computing |
| title | Integrating quantum materials into superconducting qubits |
| title_full | Integrating quantum materials into superconducting qubits |
| title_fullStr | Integrating quantum materials into superconducting qubits |
| title_full_unstemmed | Integrating quantum materials into superconducting qubits |
| title_short | Integrating quantum materials into superconducting qubits |
| title_sort | integrating quantum materials into superconducting qubits |
| topic | superconducting qubits quantum materials 2D materials quantum computing |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1088/2633-4356/add830 |
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