Quantum computing is chasing one of the biggest performance boost
in the history of technology, enabling unprecedented computational
capabilities for a multitude of applications. However, the
wide-spread of the QC technologies is hindered by several factors, most
of them relating to the complexity and cost of the QC architecture.
The EU-funded project Spectrum (GA N° 101057977) is developing a novel
technology aimed to create a multi-port superfast switch with working temperature 10 mK and no heat dissipation, precisely to solve these challenging problems. QueSt reduces
the volume of current wiring while increasing the thermal efficiency and
scalability of quantum computers.
This survey is intended to gather information regarding the current state of the art of quantum computer technology and architectures. The objective is to highlight the possible application of the technology being developed by the Spectrum Consortium, and develop in line with the needs of users. The survey is composed of two sections, the first regarding the state-of-the-art and the second focused on the switching technology requirements. The full survey usually takes about 10 minutes.