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A new architecture for connecting components in superconducting circuits simplifies manufacturing and reduces unwanted material interfaces.
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Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg
Who
Prakiran Baidya from Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg and colleagues at Quint Computing GmbH
What
A new architecture for connecting components in superconducting circuits simplifies manufacturing and reduces unwanted material interfaces.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:11:01 GMT · 3h 3m ago
Where
Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg ·
Why
This single-step fabrication of all electrical connections via airbridges circumvents material interfaces that previously limited device quality and increased manufacturing complexity.
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How this affects you
This advancement in superconducting circuit fabrication, by eliminating 'bandages' and solely using airbridges, streamlines manufacturing and significantly improves qubit relaxation times to over 250 microseconds, directly benefiting the development of more powerful and reliable quantum computers.
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