A coaxial line architecture for integrating and scaling 3D cQED systems

  1. Christopher Axline,
  2. Matthew Reagor,
  3. Reinier W. Heeres,
  4. Philip Reinhold,
  5. Chen Wang,
  6. Kevin Shain,
  7. Wolfgang Pfaff,
  8. Yiwen Chu,
  9. Luigi Frunzio,
  10. and Robert J. Schoelkopf
Numerous loss mechanisms can limit coherence and scalability of planar and 3D-based circuit quantum electrodynamics (cQED) devices, particularly due to their packaging. The low loss
and natural isolation of 3D enclosures make them good candidates for coherent scaling. We introduce a coaxial transmission line device architecture with coherence similar to traditional 3D cQED systems. Measurements demonstrate well-controlled external and on-chip couplings, a spectrum absent of cross-talk or spurious modes, and excellent resonator and qubit lifetimes. We integrate a resonator-qubit system in this architecture with a seamless 3D cavity, and separately pattern a qubit, readout resonator, Purcell filter and high-Q stripline resonator on a single chip. Device coherence and its ease of integration make this a promising tool for complex experiments.