Grant: Alliance Grants

Superconducting qubits are currently considered the most promising building blocks for quantum computing. However, their practical implementation faces significant challenges, including the requirement for low temperature operation, decoherence, short coherence times, and low readout fidelity. This Alliance International Catalyst Grant project aims to address these challenges by integrating expertise from advanced 2D materials synthesis, novel device integration, and unique spectroscopy characterization. Specifically, we aim to investigate room temperature superconductor qubits resulting from superconducting exciton superfluidity in two dimensional (2D) materials. We have formed an interdisciplinary and international research team that integrates expertise in device fabrication, ultrafast laser spectroscopy (Dr. Gao from Brock University), and 2D materials synthesis (Dr. Hao Zeng, University at Buffalo). The study of exciton quantum phase transition dynamics and designing 2D superconducting devices are in their infancy. For the first time, we will investigate the ultrafast exciton quantum phase transition dynamics from exciton gas to condensed excitons in novel 2D materials. This project opens a new avenue for the development of room temperature superconducting qubits, addressing one of the most challenging and fundamental questions in materials science, physics, and electrical engineering. This initiative aligns with and advances Canada's National Quantum Strategy (NQS) missions. The project will position Canada as a leader in quantum computing and sensing technologies, benefiting industry, government, and citizens. Moreover, it will equip Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) with interdisciplinary expertise in advanced materials, novel device design and fabrication, and cutting-edge ultrafast spectroscopy.