Magnetic-field-compatible superconducting transmon qubit

We present a hybrid semiconductor-based superconducting qubit device that remains coherent at magnetic fields up to 1 T. The qubit transition frequency exhibits periodic oscillations with the magnetic field, consistent with interference effects due to the magnetic flux threading the cross section of the proximitized semiconductor nanowire...

Magnetic field compatible hybrid circuit quantum electrodynamics

Majorana bound states (MBSs) are novel particles predicted to be created when superconductor/semiconductor hybrid structures with strong spin-orbit coupling are subjected to strong magnetic fields. Expected to exhibit non-Abelian exchange statistics, they could form the basis of a new kind of quantum computer that is inherently protected from...

Magnetic-Field-Resilient Superconducting Coplanar-Waveguide Resonators for Hybrid Circuit Quantum Electrodynamics Experiments

Superconducting coplanar-waveguide resonators that can operate in strong magnetic fields are important tools for a variety of high-frequency superconducting devices. Magnetic fields degrade resonator performance by creating Abrikosov vortices that cause resistive losses and frequency fluctuations or suppress the superconductivity entirely. To...

Hygrothermal viscoelastic material characterisation of unidirectional continuous carbon-fibre reinforced polyamide 6

This paper presents results of material characterisation experiments on the hygrothermal viscoelastic behaviour of unidirectional laminates of continuous carbon-fibre reinforced polyamide 6. The material behaviour when subjected to the automotive painting process is of interest. Coefficients of thermal- and -moisture expansion were determined...

Magnetic field compatible circuit quantum electrodynamics with graphene Josephson junctions

Circuit quantum electrodynamics has proven to be a powerful tool to probe mesoscopic effects in hybrid systems and is used in several quantum computing (QC) proposals that require a transmon qubit able to operate in strong magnetic fields. To address this we integrate monolayer graphene Josephson junctions into microwave frequency...

The need for high resolution precipitation data to improve urban drainage modelling

Cities are particularly vulnerable to rainfall-generated floods that are typically characterised by their rapid onset and localised nature. This implies that precipitation and catchment information need to be available at high resolution to reliably predict hydrological response and potential flooding. On the contrary, urban areas constitute a...

The need for high resolution precipitation data to improve urban drainage modelling

In this study high resolution precipitation data are used, derived from polarimetric X-band radar at 100 m, 1 min resolution. The data are used to study the impact of different space-time resolutions of rainfall input on urban hydrodynamic modelling response for 9 storms, in 7 urban catchments. The results show that hydrodynamic response...

Impact of spatial and temporal resolution of rainfall inputs on urban hydrodynamic modelling outputs: A multi-catchment investigation

Urban catchments are typically characterised by high spatial variability and fast runoff processes resulting in short response times. Hydrological analysis of such catchments requires high resolution precipitation and catchment information to properly represent catchment response. This study investigated the impact of rainfall input resolution...

High resolution radar rainfall for urban pluvial flood managementmanagement: Lessons learnt from 10 pilots in North-West Europe within the RainGain project

Precipitation and catchment information needs to be available at high resolution to reliably predict hydrological response and potential flooding in urban catchments. While recent advances have been made in weather radar technology and availability of DTM for urban flood modelling, the question is whether these are sufficient to provide reliable...

Weather radar for urban hydrological applications: Lessons learnt and research needs identified from 4 pilot catchments in North-West Europe

This study investigates the impact of rainfall estimates of different spatial resolutions on the hydraulic outputs of the models of four of the EU RainGain project’s pilot locations (the Cranbrook catchment (UK), the Herent catchment (Belgium), the Morée-Sausset catchment (France) and the Kralingen District (The Netherlands)). Two storm events,...

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ADIGMA: A European Project on the Development of Adaptive Higher Order Variational Methods for Aerospace Applications

Computational Fluid Dynamics is a key enabler for meeting the strategic goals of future air transportation. However, the limitations of today's numerical tools reduce the scope of innovation in aircraft development, keeping aircraft design at a conservative level. Within the 3rd Call of the 6th European Research Framework Programme, the...

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