Northeastern researcher Lisa Zhang uses magnets to improve quantum computer efficiency
Northeastern University professor Lisa Lock Zhang published two papers describing magnetic systems that could make future quantum computers more power efficient.
New magnetic systems for chips
Zhang and his team developed small-scale magnetic systems designed to increase power efficiency. One paper details placing over 300 microwave sources on a single computer chip. The other describes an approach to make these systems easier to deploy globally.
How magnons work in devices
Magnons are tiny waves that travel through magnetic materials like nickel and iron when disturbed. These spin waves occur without emitting an electrical charge. Devices built using this technology avoid ohmic loss associated with standard electrical power.
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