Showing papers by "Mark A. Eriksson published in 2003"

Practical design and simulation of silicon-based quantum-dot qubits

Abstract: Spins based in silicon provide one of the most promising architectures for quantum computing. A scalable design for silicon-germanium quantum-dot qubits is presented. The design incorporates vertical and lateral tunneling. Simulations of a four-qubit array suggest that the design will enable single electron occupation of each dot of a many-dot array. Performing two-qubit operations has negligible effect on other qubits in the array. Simulation results are used to translate error correction requirements into specifications for gate-voltage control electronics. This translation is a necessary link between error correction theory and device physics.

Thermal decomposition of surfactant coatings on Co and Ni nanocrystals

Abstract: The pathway for thermal decomposition of an oleic acid surfactant protecting Co and Ni nanocrystals is identified by probing the relevant molecular orbitals with x-ray absorption spectroscopy. The two steps observed previously in thermogravimetric measurements are identified with thermal desorption of entire molecules at ≈200 °C and dehydrogenation at ≈400 °C, which leaves a graphitic surface with alkane fragments underneath.