Researchers advance topological superconductors for quantum computing

Credit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

As part of the Quantum Science Center headquartered at ORNL, Robert Moore probes the interface between a topological insulator and a superconductor with spin- and angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy.

« Researchers advance topological superconductors for quantum computing

Credit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

ORNL's Matt Brahlek used molecular beam epitaxy to grow a thin film interface of topological insulating and superconducting materials, atom by atom.

« Researchers advance topological superconductors for quantum computing

Credit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

Connecting wires to the interface of the topological insulator and superconductor enables probing of novel electronic properties. Researchers aim for qubits based on theorized Majorana particles.

« Researchers advance topological superconductors for quantum computing

Credit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

From left, Matthew Brahlek, Robert Moore and Qiangsheng Lu develop topological superconducting materials for quantum computing applications in support of the Quantum Science Center headquartered at ORNL.

« Researchers advance topological superconductors for quantum computing

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