Building a superconducting quantum computer: From qubits to possibilities

Authors

  • Chii-Dong CHEN Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica

Abstract

Quantum computers offer the potential to solve certain problems that are beyond the reach of even the most powerful classical supercomputers. Among the various hardware approaches, superconducting quantum computers—based on tiny circuits called Josephson junctions—are among the most promising.
In this short presentation, I will introduce the basic principles behind quantum computing, explain how quantum gates work, and walk through the construction of a small 5-qubit superconducting quantum computer. I will also briefly discuss how our existing platform can support software development and invite ideas for possible collaboration on building a user-friendly quantum software stack.

Author Biography

  • Chii-Dong CHEN, Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica

    Dr. Chii-Dong CHEN is a faculty member at the Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica. He earned his Ph.D. from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and conducted postdoctoral research at NEC in Japan. His work spans superconducting and mesoscopic devices, with recent focus on superconducting qubits. He has led national projects on quantum computing and recently announced the successful development of a 5-qubit full-stack quantum computer.

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Published

2025-06-26

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2025: Proceedings of the 43rd Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Conference

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Invited Presentations

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How to Cite

[1]
“Building a superconducting quantum computer: From qubits to possibilities”, Proc. SPP, vol. 43, no. 1, p. SPP-2025-INV-PS-25, Jun. 2025, Accessed: Mar. 31, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2025-INV-PS-25