A Framework for Embedding, Simulation, and Design of Computational nanotechnology using a Quantum Annealing Processor

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This proposal responds directly to several of the key strategic areas for Canada as it targets the development of radically different devices and technology for next generation computers and addresses the exponentially increasing requirements for information storage and processing by providing techniques and tools for exploring atomic scale circuit technology based on silicon quantum-dot cellular automata (QCA), a computational nanotechnology that is presently being developed and commercialized by our first Canadian partner, Quantum Silicon Inc. (QSi). Our research will benefit from the truly unique developments in quantum computing and quantum annealing (QA) through the use of processor technology developed by our second partner, D-Wave Systems Inc. Our developments will enable a powerful application of the D-Wave's processor as a simulation and design platform for future generations of computing technology. QCA circuits are ideally matched for simulations on D-Wave's processor, as the computational model is that of a coupled network of finite state nodes, enabling us to maximize the capacity of this novel computer for this purpose. We are proposing to conduct research on techniques for embedding, simulation, and design of QCA using the QA processor developed by D-Wave in order to generate a novel platform for computer-aided design with QCA and enabling QSi to better understand the complex and large circuits they intend to develop. The proposed project is not possible using conventional computing as the complexity of the problem scales exponentially with size. Using this platform we will conduct experiments that will result in a never before possible assessment of QCA performance and performance scaling as well as the development of design rules for future designers of this technology, all of which hold potential for major breakthroughs. By bridging these two unique companies we are also uniquely positioned to accelerate the potentially significant economic impact these partners can make and strengthen Canada's position as a leader in these potentially revolutionary technologies.