Circuit Quantum Electrodynamics with a Superconducting Quantum Point Contact

Abstract

We consider a superconducting quantum point contact in a circuit quantum electrodynamics setup. We study three different configurations, attainable with current technology, where a quantum point contact is coupled galvanically to a coplanar waveguide resonator. Furthermore, we demonstrate that the strong and ultrastrong coupling regimes can be achieved with realistic parameters, allowing the coherent exchange between a superconducting quantum point contact and a quantized intracavity field.

5 pages, 4 figures. Updated version, accepted for publication as a Rapid Communication in Physical Review B