Machine Learning for Semiconductor Quantum Devices from edX

Quantum computing is a fast-growing technology and semiconductor chips are one of the most promising platforms for quantum devices.The current bottleneck for scaling is the ability to control semiconductor computing chips quickly and efficiently.

This course, aimed at students with experience equivalent to a master’s degree in physics, computer science or electrical engineering introduces hands-on machine learning examples for the application of machine learning in the field of semiconductor quantum devices. Examples include coarse tuning into the correct quantum dot regime, specific charge state tuning, fine tuning and unsupervised quantum dot data analysis.

After the completion of the course students will be able to

assess the suitability of machine learning for specific qubit tuning or control task and
implement a machine learning prototype that is ready to be embedded into their experimental or theoretical quantum research and engineering workflow.

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Learning objectives

To understand the utility of machine learning in tuning of semiconductor quantum devices
To formulate various stages of tuning as a machine learning problem

To develop and implement in python a machine learning prototype for variety of semiconductor qubit tuning tasks
To assess the suitability of machine learning in specific semiconductor quantum computing experimental workflows

To understand the utility of machine learning in tuning of semiconductor quantum devices
To formulate various stages of tuning as a machine learning problem
To develop and implement in python a machine learning prototype for variety of semiconductor qubit tuning tasks
To assess the suitability of machine learning in specific semiconductor quantum computing experimental workflows

Syllabus

Week 0: Introduction to the course and self-study of the prerequisites

Week 1: Supervised learning for quantum dot configuration tuning

Review of neural networks

Formulate configuration tuning as a neural network learning task

Applicability for quantum experiments

Coding demonstration: Supervised supervised neural network configuration classification

Week 2: Charge tuning with neural networks

Introduction to charge tuning

Tuning to specific charge states as supervised neural network with feedback loop

Experimental charge tuning

Coding demonstration: Charge charge state preparation using neural network with feedback loop

Midterm exam (multiple choice)

Week 3: Unsupervised learning for analysis of quantum dot data

Introduction to unsupervised learning

Clustering methods for analysis of charge stability diagrams

Outlook and applicability to experimental systems

Coding demonstration: kernel-PCA clustering of charge stability data

Week 4: Fine-tuning with neural networks

Introduction to fine-tuning

Fine Fine-tuning as a Hamiltonian learning problem

Experimental fine-tuning

Coding demonstration: Hamiltonian learning for qubit characterization

Week 5: Conclusion and Recap

Overview of the techniques and applications

Outlook for artificial intelligence as a tool for control and calibration of quantum devices

Final exam - multiple choice and optional project (video brief) with a forum for questions

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Covers control and calibration of quantum devices, an emerging field in quantum computing

Provides hands-on machine learning examples for implementing machine learning into quantum devices

Introduces a variety of machine learning techniques, including supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning

Emphasizes the practical applications of machine learning in quantum computing, enabling learners to apply their knowledge to real-world problems

Taught by Eliška Greplová, an experienced researcher in quantum computing, ensuring learners have access to up-to-date knowledge and expertise

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