A Quantum Computer Architecture using Nonlocal Interactions

TitleA Quantum Computer Architecture using Nonlocal Interactions
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2003
AuthorsBrennen, GK, Song, D, Williams, CJ
JournalPhysical Review A
Volume67
Issue5
Date Published2003/5/27
Abstract

Several authors have described the basic requirements essential to build a
scalable quantum computer. Because many physical implementation schemes for
quantum computing rely on nearest neighbor interactions, there is a hidden
quantum communication overhead to connect distant nodes of the computer. In
this paper we propose a physical solution to this problem which, together with
the key building blocks, provides a pathway to a scalable quantum architecture
using nonlocal interactions. Our solution involves the concept of a quantum bus
that acts as a refreshable entanglement resource to connect distant memory
nodes providing an architectural concept for quantum computers analogous to the
von Neumann architecture for classical computers.

URLhttp://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0301012v2
DOI10.1103/PhysRevA.67.050302
Short TitlePhys. Rev. A