Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
University of Waterloo
$168,850.00
Microstrip superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUID) readout of Ge-based spin devices
FY 2021-22 · 2022-02-14
Summary
A new material platform based on hole Ge/SiGe structures for quantum applications will be developed. This material is fully compatible with the large-scale state-of-the–art silicon foundries for mass production and also has a number of attractive superior properties compared to other material systems. Quantum dot devices containing just a few holes will be developed. A special attention will be paid to improved sensitivity and the bandwidth of quantum spin-readout sensors based on Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices (SQUID). A fast sensitive readout is critical in quantum technologies for coping with 1/f noise and for fast high fidelity quantum protocols to process quantum information stored in spin qubits.
Department
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Recipient
Location
Waterloo|Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
119260685
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2022-02-14 | 2021-22 | $168,850.00 |
| 1 | 2022-02-14 | 2021-22 | $168,850.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 366 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois. La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 366 jours.
Agreement End Date
2026-02-15
Agreement Number
988511
Agreement Start Date
2022-02-14
Agreement Title
Microstrip superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUID) readout of Ge-based spin devices
Agreement Title (French)
Lecture des dispositifs d’électronique de spin en germanium au moyen de microbandelettes SQUID
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$168,850.00
Amendment Date
2025-03-05
Amendment Number
1
Description
A new material platform based on hole Ge/SiGe structures for quantum applications will be developed. This material is fully compatible with the large-scale state-of-the–art silicon foundries for mass production and also has a number of attractive superior properties compared to other material systems. Quantum dot devices containing just a few holes will be developed. A special attention will be paid to improved sensitivity and the bandwidth of quantum spin-readout sensors based on Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices (SQUID). A fast sensitive readout is critical in quantum technologies for coping with 1/f noise and for fast high fidelity quantum protocols to process quantum information stored in spin qubits.
Description (French)
Une nouvelle plateforme de matériaux à base de structures de type Ge/SiGe à trous, et destinée à des applications quantiques sera mise au point. Ces matériaux sont parfaitement compatibles avec les grandes fonderies de silicium modernes utilisées pour les productions en série et ils présentent en outre un certain nombre de propriétés intéressantes qui les démarquent d’autres matériaux. Des dispositifs à points quantiques ne contenant que quelques trous seront créés. Une attention particulière sera portée à l’amélioration de la sensibilité et de la bande passante des capteurs de lecture du spin quantique de type SQUID (Superconducting QUantum Interference Device – dispositif supraconducteur à interférence quantique). Une lecture rapide qui offre une bonne sensibilité est cruciale en technologie quantique, car elle permet de réduire au mieux le bruit 1/f et d’obtenir des protocoles quantiques rapides et haute-fidélité pour le traitement des informations quantiques stockées dans les qubits de spin.
Expected Results
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Federal Riding
Waterloo
Federal Riding (French)
Waterloo
Federal Riding Number
35114
NAICS Code
541710
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation - Initiatives de collaboration en R-D
Program Purpose
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborer à des programmes multipartites de recherche-développement dans le but de profiter de la synergie entre la recherche transformatrice à haut risque et à haut rendement et le potentiel de découvertes scientifiques et de percées technologiques révolutionnaires dans des secteurs d’intervention prioritaires.
Recipient Business Number
119260685
Recipient City
Waterloo|Waterloo
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Waterloo
Recipient Postal Code
N2L 3G1
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2021-2022-Q4-988511