NullspaceES

Electrostatic simulation for quantum computing

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Nullspace ES is the world’s only commercial electrostatic solver for extremely large scale, rapid, and accurate design and analysis of structures that support modern quantum computers, particle accelerators, and other electrostatic applications.

Minimum Hardware/Software Requirements

“Nullspace ES has been a game-changer for our design work.

It allows us to simulate how our ion traps behave in order to calculate and predict the ion movement more precisely.

With Nullspace ES software, we can explore the effects of varying geometries and configurations on ion behavior, which is critical for enhancing the performance and scalability of our quantum computing systems.”

  • Dr. Björn Lekitsch
    AG Quantum Group in Johannes Gutenberg Mainz University

Key Features

Ability to simulate:

  • Near fields and potentials

  • Arbitrary electrode excitations

  • Fast direct solver for large geometries

  • Multi-CPU/core

  • Multiple symmetry Planes

  • Matlab/Python interface

  • Paraview & HDF5 export

Applications

  • Particle accelerators

  • Ion trap design for quantum computing

  • Particle dynamics

  • Capacitance extraction

  • Ion Trap Control Potentials

Challenges in Ion Trap Design

Historically, the lack of robust design tools and complex experiments forced engineers to develop relatively simple ion trap architectures. Legacy simulation tools are not purpose-built for ion trap design, and lead to higher prototyping costs and longer production schedules.

Despite some advancements, the is still a lack of specialized software for design and analysis of quantum architecture. Designers are forced to use unreliable approximations or sub-optimal solvers, limiting the accuracy and scalability of ion trap designs for advanced quantum computing.

And that’s where Nullspace ES comes in.

What Sets Nullspace ES Apart?

Nullspace ES combines fast, direct solver technology with a flexible Python interface to drive innovation in ion trap design.

It has been purpose built to support the next generation of trap technologies, enabling large-scale computation without the loss of accuracy. Nullspace ES efficiently handles simulations from dozens of electrodes on standard laptops to hundreds on large workstations.

Geometry optimization is crucial for new designs. Paired with our CAD and meshing software, Nullspace Prep, users can specify complex geometries via a graphical interface or Python API. This flexibility allows integration with existing Python workflows, offering trap designers the best tools for rapid, accurate, and sophisticated design optimization.

Explore our solutions

  • Comprehensive CAD and meshing pre-processor

    Rapidly create CAD using the streamlined user interface, or a complete Python (API) for running extensive parametric studies and optimization

  • Fast, accurate 3D Electromagnetic Simulation

    Digital, model-based engineering reducing design cycle time and lowering the number of costly prototype design loops

  • Electrostatic Simulation for quantum computing

    World’s only commercial electrostatic solver for extremely large scale, rapid, and accurate design and analysis for quantum computing

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