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The path to scalable quantum computing with silicon spin qubits

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Silicon spin qubits have demonstrated some promising properties at the individual level, but the technology is beleaguered by a late start and high barriers to entry. To overcome these challenges, the quantum computing and electrical engineering communities will need to find novel ways to work together.

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Fig. 1: How Si qubits could benefit from looking to CMOS to scale up.

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