A silicon-quantum-computing researcher and company founder whose work connects two-qubit logic in silicon with efforts to develop processors using semiconductor manufacturing approaches.
DiraqarXiv / NatureDzurak’s contribution centers on making silicon a controllable quantum-computing medium and pursuing its commercial development. He coauthored an experimental two-qubit gate using electron spins in silicon quantum dots, an important step beyond isolated single-qubit operation. As Diraq’s founder and chief executive, he also directs a company pursuing silicon-based processors. The significance lies in this connection between a demonstrated building block and an engineering program; large-scale performance remains something to demonstrate.
DiraqarXiv / NatureThe work behind the recognition
Work, in context- 2015
Two-qubit logic in silicon
Dzurak coauthored the demonstration of a controlled two-qubit logic gate using individual electron spins in silicon quantum dots. The experiment used an exchange interaction to connect spin qubits and was published in Nature in 2015.
Coauthor of the silicon two-qubit experiment; the demonstration is credited to the full research team.
Source-supported recordarXiv / Nature - Year not documented
Founding Diraq
Dzurak founded Diraq and serves as its chief executive. The company’s biography describes his responsibility for its strategy and silicon quantum-computing technology, connecting a research program with a dedicated processor-development business.
Founder and chief executive identified by Diraq; this is an organizational contribution, not a processor-performance claim.
Source-supported recordDiraq
Keep in perspective
Company scale-up goals are not reported as achieved processor capabilities.
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Two-qubit logic in silicon
A Two Qubit Logic Gate in Silicon
Supports: Coauthorship and experimental silicon quantum-dot two-qubit logic.
Published 21 Nov 2014 · Checked 19 Sept 2026Credit & limits: Coauthor of the silicon two-qubit experiment; the demonstration is credited to the full research team.
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| Two-qubit logic in silicon2015 | Primary paperA Two Qubit Logic Gate in Silicon Coauthorship and experimental silicon quantum-dot two-qubit logic. Published 21 Nov 2014 · Checked 19 Sept 2026 | Coauthor of the silicon two-qubit experiment; the demonstration is credited to the full research team. |
| Founding DiraqDate not documented | Company recordAbout Diraq Founder and CEO identification, technology focus and Australian company base. Checked 19 Sept 2026 | Founder and chief executive identified by Diraq; this is an organizational contribution, not a processor-performance claim. |
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- DiraqCompany record
About Diraq
Founder and CEO identification, technology focus and Australian company base.
Checked 19 Sept 2026 - arXiv / NaturePrimary paper
A Two Qubit Logic Gate in Silicon
Coauthorship and experimental silicon quantum-dot two-qubit logic.
Published 21 Nov 2014 · Checked 19 Sept 2026