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Abstract

An approach is provided for adiabatic quantum annealing (computing, AQC). There is disclosed an apparatus comprising a first quantum dot and a second quantum dot forming a first kind of double quantum dot; and a third quantum dot and a fourth quantum dot forming a second kind of double quantum dot. The apparatus also comprises a first control element for adjusting a capacitance of a capacitive element; a second control element for supplying a control voltage to the first kind of double quantum dot; a metallic or superconducting contact to capacitively couple the first kind of double quantum dot to the fourth quantum dot; and an electric charge sensor for providing an indication of the state of the first kind of double quantum dot. The present invention also relates to a method for controlling the apparatus.

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