多模式固态量子存储

量子存储器是光子与物质系统之间的接口,允许存入和读出加载了量子信息的光子,是构建实用化量子网络的核心器件.基于稀土掺杂晶体可以实现固态的量子存储器,较长的相干时间和较宽的存储带宽使其成为目前最有潜力的量子物理系统之一.本文综述近年来基于稀土掺杂晶体的多模式固态量子存储方面的实验进展.主要内容包括频率自由度的多模式量子存储、时间自由度的多模式量子存储、空间自由度的多模式量子存储和多个自由度并行复用的多模式量子存储.在多自由度复用的多模式存储的基础上进一步介绍基于量子存储器的量子模式变换和实时的任意操作.该系列工作为构建高速率的实用化量子网络奠定基础,其中超越存储器本身的脉冲操作功能还有望在未来量子信息处理过程中获得广泛的应用.     

基于拉曼协议的量子存储

量子存储器是实现按照需要存储/读出诸如单光子、纠缠或者压缩态等非经典量子态的系统,是实现量子通信和量子计算必不可少的核心器件.量子存储协议多种多样,其中拉曼方案由于具有存储宽带大、可用于存储短脉冲信号的优点而引起了人们的广泛关注.然而实现真正单光子和光子纠缠的拉曼存储具有挑战性.本文简要介绍了量子存储器的主要性能和评价指标,在回顾了量子存储器特别是拉曼量子存储器的发展现状后,重点介绍了本研究组最近基于拉曼协议实现各种量子态存储的系列研究,取得的研究成果对于构建高速量子网络具有重要参考价值.     

Effect of magnetic field on a multi window ladder type electromagnetically induced transparency with 87Rb atoms in vapour cell

In this work, we experimentally study the effect of externally applied magnetic field on a ladder type EIT in a vapour cell consisting of ⁸⁷Rb atoms. The introduction of magnetic field causes the Zeeman splitting of the hyperfine levels of ⁸⁷Rb atoms and hence the number of available windows of transparency increases. We report the observation of nine such windows. Such multi window EIT systems are capable of storing pulses at the different frequencies, corresponding to these windows hence paving the way for realization of multi frequency quantum memories. Also, the total bandwidth of storage is 218.4 MHz which is two orders of magnitude higher than that typically obtained in single window EIT based storage systems. These systems have tremendous applications in the field of speedy transmission of data over a long distance quantum communication channel.     

Noisy intermediate-scale quantum computers

Quantum computers have made extraordinary progress over the past decade, and significant milestones have been achieved along the path of pursuing universal fault-tolerant quantum computers. Quantum advantage, the tipping point heralding the quantum era, has been accomplished along with several waves of breakthroughs. Quantum hardware has become more integrated and architectural compared to its toddler days. The controlling precision of various physical systems is pushed beyond the fault-tolerant threshold. Meanwhile, quantum computation research has established a new norm by embracing industrialization and commercialization. The joint power of governments, private investors, and tech companies has significantly shaped a new vibrant environment that accelerates the development of this field, now at the beginning of the noisy intermediate-scale quantum era. Here, we first discuss the progress achieved in the field of quantum computation by reviewing the most important algorithms and advances in the most promising technical routes, and then summarizing the next-stage challenges. Furthermore, we illustrate our confidence that solid foundations have been built for the fault-tolerant quantum computer and our optimism that the emergence of quantum killer applications essential for human society shall happen in the future.     

Efficient solid state memories for quantum cryptography

Long distance quantum cryptography requires quantum repeaters which use quantum memories. The latter are designed to store and retrieve photon quantum states on demand. Although quantum memories have been demonstrated in atomic vapors and ultra cold gases, a solid state alternative may better fulfill quantum memories requirements. Rare earth based crystals, which exhibit long coherence lifetimes, are actively studied for this purpose. Memory efficiency, i.e. the probability to retrieve a photon after storage, should be close to unity for practical applications. This can be achieved in highly doped crystals. Although Pr-Pr interactions could be detrimental in this case, we show that in a 3% Pr³⁺ doped La₂(WO₄)₃ crystal ground state hyperfine coherence lifetime is still close to that measured at low Pr concentration. Since the latter determines the memory storage time, this result suggests that highly doped crystals may be useful for efficient quantum memories.     

量子计算与量子模拟

量子计算和量子模拟在过去的几年里发展迅速,今后涉及多量子比特的量子计算和量子模拟将是一个发展的重点.本文回顾了该领域的主要进展,包括量子多体模拟、量子计算、量子计算模拟器、量子计算云平台、量子软件等内容,其中量子多体模拟又涵盖量子多体动力学、时间晶体及多体局域化、量子统计和量子化学等的模拟.这些研究方向的回顾是基于对现阶段量子计算和量子模拟研究特点的考虑,即量子比特数处于中等规模而量子操控精度还不具有大规模逻辑门实现的能力,研究处于基础科研和实用化的过渡阶段,因此综述的内容主要还是希望管窥今后的发展.     

Quantum computation and simulation with vibrational modes of trapped ions

Vibrational degrees of freedom in trapped-ion systems have recently been gaining attention as a quantum resource,beyond the role as a mediator for entangling quantum operations on internal degrees of freedom, because of the large available Hilbert space. The vibrational modes can be represented as quantum harmonic oscillators and thus offer a Hilbert space with infinite dimensions. Here we review recent theoretical and experimental progress in the coherent manipulation of the vibrational modes, including bosonic encoding schemes in quantum information, reliable and efficient measurement techniques, and quantum operations that allow various quantum simulations and quantum computation algorithms. We describe experiments using the vibrational modes, including the preparation of non-classical states, molecular vibronic sampling, and applications in quantum thermodynamics. We finally discuss the potential prospects and challenges of trapped-ion vibrational-mode quantum information processing.     

量子存储研究进展

量子技术,比如量子通信、量子计算,具有经典技术所不具有的优势.但是,作为量子技术基本元素的量子态往往极为脆弱,很容易受到外界环境的影响而丢失,而且量子态的制造和量子操作往往是概率性的.这种概率性使得远距离量子通信和大规模的量子计算很难实现,除非有量子存储器将这些随机产生的量子态缓存并同步起来.在过去的十几年中,量子存储在各种各样的存储方案中得到了研究,而且已经从最初的原理性演示逐步发展到了如今的近乎可实用化.现如今,量子存储领域追求的是可实用化,而判断一个存储器是否可以实用化的基本标准是:高存储效率、低噪音、长寿命(或者大的时间带宽积)和室温条件下运行.通过介绍多个具有代表性的存储方案,本文给出了量子存储领域的研究现状和发展趋势.其中基于室温原子系综的宽带量子存储因其装置简单、实用性更强而广受关注.但是由于噪音问题,直到最近才在实验室中实现可工作在室温环境中的宽带FORD (far off-resonance Duan-Lukin-Cirac-Zoller)量子存储和梯形量子存储.本文对多种存储方案的工作原理、优缺点进行了介绍,对FORD方案之所以能够成功进行了分析,还对量子存储的降噪方法进行了总结.     

Stabilization of quantum information by combined dynamical decoupling and detected-jump error correction

Two possible applications of random decoupling are discussed. Whereas so far decoupling methods have been considered merely for quantum memories, here it is demonstrated that random decoupling is also a convenient tool for stabilizing quantum algorithms. Furthermore, a decoupling scheme is presented which involves a random decoupling method compatible with detected-jump error correcting quantum codes. With this combined error correcting strategy it is possible to stabilize quantum information against both spontaneous decay and static imperfections of a qubit-based quantum information processor in an efficient way.     

Recent Advances in Analytical Applications of Nanomaterials in Liquid-Phase Chemiluminescence

Abstract

In recent years, many nanomaterials-assisted chemiluminescence (CL) systems have been developed to improve the sensitivity and to expand the scope of their analytical applications. In these new systems, nanomaterials participate in CL reactions as catalysts, labels, reductants, luminophors, or energy acceptors. This review mainly focuses on the recent analytical applications of metal nanoparticles, magnetic nanoparticles, quantum dots (QDs), and carbon-based nanomaterials (carbon nanotubes and graphene) in liquid-phase CL systems. Recent advances in electrochemiluminescence based on nanotechnology and its analytical applications, especially in immunoassay, DNA analysis, and other biological analyses, are also summarized. Finally, we discuss some critical challenges in this field and speculate about their solutions. A total of 177 references mainly in the last 5 years are included in this review.     

冷原子系综内单集体激发态的相干操纵

原子系综内部分原子发生相干态转移后所处量子态被称为集体激发态.如果激发数目在单原子量级则被称为单激发态.在量子存储过程中,单光子以单激发态的形式在原子系综内进行存储.因此,研究单激发态的制备、演化、转化、干涉等过程是量子存储及其应用研究的关键.本文总结了近年来作者所在研究团队针对冷原子系综体系在此研究方向取得的若干成果.主要包括采用动量模式调控、三维光晶格等手段抑制单激发态的退相干,采用环形腔增强原子至光子的转化效率,发展基于拉曼光的单激发态相干转移技术,利用单量子态不同模式间干涉制备光与原子纠缠,利用里德伯阻塞机制提升纠缠制备效率等.此外,简要回顾了基于多个单激发态的量子中继及量子网络实验.     

Sustained photon pulse revivals from inhomogeneously broadened spin ensembles

A very promising recent trend in applied quantum physics is to combine the advantageous features of different quantum systems into what is called “hybrid quantum technology”. One of the key elements in this new field will have to be a quantum memory enabling to store quanta over extended periods of time. Systems that may fulfill the demands of such applications are comb‐shaped spin ensembles coupled to a cavity. Due to the decoherence induced by the inhomogeneous ensemble broadening, the storage time of these quantum memories is, however, still rather limited. Here we demonstrate how to overcome this problem by burning well‐placed holes into the spectral spin density leading to spectacular performance in the multimode regime. Specifically, we show how an initial excitation of the ensemble leads to the emission of more than a hundred well‐separated photon pulses with a decay rate significantly below the fundamental limit of the recently proposed “cavity protection effect”.

     

量子理论若干基本问题研究的新进展

本文结合最近的典型量子物理实验 ,如用冷原子Bragg散射实现的“which way”实验 ,量子退相干过程的微腔QED检验和C60 分子的量子干涉等 ,比较系统地介绍了量子理论基本问题若干研究的新进展 ,特别强调了处于其核心的量子测量问题及其相关的基本概念和基本思想 ,如EPR佯谬和Bell不等式 ,量子退相干和量子纠缠。从理论和实验结合的角度 ,本文阐述了被测系统和测量仪器的相互作用怎样导致量子测量的一般动力学过程。由此还讨论了外部环境和内部运动怎样诱导量子退相干和量子耗散 ,对“薛定谔猫佯谬”和“宏观物体空间局域化描述”给出了可能的物理解释。最后 ,通过具体例子 ,本文简单地讨论了量子物理基本问题的研究结果对量子信息的应用     

量子理论若干基本问题研究的新进展

本结合最后的典型量子物理实验,如用冷原子Bragg散射实现的“which-way”实验,量子退相干过程的微腔QED检验和C60分子的量子干涉等,比较系统地介绍了量子理论基本问题若干研究的新进展,特别强调了处于其核心的量子测量问题及其相关的基本概念和基本思想,如EPR佯谬和Bell不等式,量子退相干和量子纠缠,从理论和实验结合的角度本阐述了被测系统和测量仪器的相互作用怎样导致量子测量的一般动力学过程,由此还讨论了外部环境和内部运动怎样诱导量子退相干和量子耗散,对“薛定谔猫佯谬”和“宏观物体空间局域化描述”给出了可能的物理解释,最后,通过具体例子,本简单地讨论了量子物理基本问题的研究结果对量子信息的应用。     

核磁共振量子信息处理研究的新进展

过去的二十年中,量子信息相关研究取得了显著的进展,重要的理论和实验工作不断涌现.与其他量子信息处理系统相比,基于自旋动力学的核磁共振系统,不仅具有丰富而且成熟的控制技术,还拥有相干时间长、脉冲操控精确、保真度高等优点.这也是核磁共振体量子系统能够精确操控多达12比特的量子系统的原因.因此,核磁共振量子处理器在量子信息领域一直扮演着重要角色.本文介绍核磁共振量子计算的基本原理和一些新研究进展.研究的新进展主要包括量子噪声注入技术、量子机器学习在核磁共振平台上的实验演示、高能物理和拓扑序的量子模拟以及核磁共振量子云平台等.最后讨论了液态核磁共振的发展前景和发展瓶颈,并对未来发展方向提出展望.     

全无机钙钛矿量子点的合成、性质及发光二极管应用进展

近年来,全无机铯铅卤素钙钛矿(CsPb X 3,X=Cl,Br,I)量子点由于其色纯度高、具有可调谐的发射波长(410~760 nm)、窄的半峰宽(12~42 nm)和较高的荧光量子产率(最高可达95%以上)以及可全溶液处理等优势而受到人们的高度关注,在显示和照明领域有着较为广阔的应用前景。本文首先介绍了近年来发展起来的全无机钙钛矿量子点的液相合成方法,如高温热注射法、一步反应法、阴离子交换法和过饱和重结晶法等;其次介绍了全无机钙钛矿量子点的形貌、尺寸和晶型调控及材料组分、反应温度和杂质离子对其发光性能的影响,进而总结了无铅全无机钙钛矿量子点的研究进展;然后介绍了全无机钙钛矿量子点在发光二极管方面的应用进展;最后概述了全无机钙钛矿量子点在未来发展中存在的挑战和机遇。     

Quantum computation and error correction based on continuous variable cluster states

Measurement-based quantum computation with continuous variables, which realizes computation by performing measurement and feedforward of measurement results on a large scale Gaussian cluster state, provides a feasible way to implement quantum computation. Quantum error correction is an essential procedure to protect quantum information in quantum computation and quantum communication. In this review, we briefly introduce the progress of measurement-based quantum computation and quantum error correction with continuous variables based on Gaussian cluster states. We also discuss the challenges in the fault-tolerant measurement-based quantum computation with continuous variables.     

量子计算的研究进展

量子计算由于其强大的并行计算能力和可以有效的模拟量子行为的能力而日益受到人们的关注。本文介绍了量子计算的基本原理、实现量子计算的基本要求、量子计算的根本困难、可能的解决办法，以及当前的几个有希望实现量子计算的物理系统。最后介绍了我们课题组在分布式量子计算和基于固有耦合的编码量子计算的实验与理论方面的工作。     

金刚石氮空位中心自旋量子调控

量子计算和量子传感近年来受到了广泛的关注.金刚石氮空位中心以其简单稳定的自旋能级结构、高效便捷的光学跃迁规则以及室温下超长的自旋量子态相干时间而成为量子信息科学中引人瞩目的新星.本文从实验研究的角度介绍金刚石氮空位中心自旋量子调控的基础理论、典型技术和代表性结果;重点讨论1)如何通过光磁共振方法在室温大气环境下对单个自旋进行探测和相干操控,2)金刚石中自旋量子比特退相干的主要机制和抑制手段,3)自旋态相干操控技术在量子传感中的应用;最后对氮空位中心在量子计算和量子传感中的发展趋势进行了小结.     

Single-photon-level quantum memory at room temperature

Room-temperature, easy-to-operate quantum memories are essential building blocks for future long distance quantum information networks operating on an intercontinental scale, because devices like quantum repeaters, based on quantum memories, will have to be deployed in potentially remote, inaccessible locations. Here we demonstrate controllable, broadband and efficient storage and retrieval of weak coherent light pulses at the single-photon level in warm atomic cesium vapor using the robust far off-resonant Raman memory scheme. We show that the unconditional noise floor of this technically simple quantum memory is low enough to operate in the quantum regime, even in a room-temperature environment.