We propose a coupling scheme where two or more flux qubits with different eigenfrequencies share Josephson junctions with a coupler loop devoid of its own quantum dynamics. Switchable two-qubit coupling is realized by tuning the frequency of the ac magnetic flux through the coupler to a combination frequency of two of the qubits. The coupling allows any or all of the qubits to be simultaneously at the degeneracy point and can change sign.

• Received 4 June 2006

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.74.172505