4 papers
NEGF Modeling of Impact Ionization in Semiconductor Avalanche Photodiodes for Quantum Networking
Colin Burdine, Nischal Binod Gautam, Enrique P. Blair
We present an atomistic quantum transport simulation framework based on the Non-Equilibrium Green's Function (NEGF) formalism to model impact ionization in semiconductor avalanche…
Beyond Project-Based Learning: Conference-Style Writing as Authentic Assessment in Interdisciplinary Quantum Engineering Education
Nischal Binod Gautam, Enrique P. Blair
Project-based learning is recognized as an effective approach for improving engagement and applied understanding in STEM education. In quantum engineering courses, however, the que…
Efficient Simulation of Open Quantum Systems on NISQ Trapped-Ion Hardware
Colin Burdine, Nora Bauer, George Siopsis +1
Simulating open quantum systems, which interact with external environments, presents significant challenges on noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) devices due to limited qubit…
Trotterless Simulation of Open Quantum Systems for NISQ Quantum Devices
Colin Burdine, Enrique P. Blair
The simulation of quantum systems is one of the flagship applications of near-term NISQ (noisy intermediate-scale quantum) computing devices. Efficiently simulating the rich, non-u…