Finite Element Simulation of Microwave Structures for Experiments in Quantum Computing with Superconducting Circuits

K. Salunkhe[1], S. Kundu[1], S. Hazra[1], R. Vijayaraghavan[1]
[1]TIFR, Mumbai, India
Published in 2019

Experiments in quantum computation using superconducting circuits involve fabrication of various microwave frequency structures like waveguide cavities, meander inductors, inter-digitated capacitors, etc. In order to optimize the design, we use finite element simulation using  COMSOL Multiphysics®  to extract relevant design parameters. We use various techniques like eigenmode analysis, electrostatic simulations and scattering matrix extraction to understand and optimize our device design. In this presentation, I will discuss a few examples of microwave structures used in our research and how we use
COMSOL Multiphysics®

to simulate their performance.