Optical pulsation mechanism based on optical near-field interactions

We theoretically demonstrate optical pulsation based on optical near-field interactions between quantum nanostructures. It is composed of two quantum dot systems, each of which consists of a combination of smaller and larger quantum dots, so that optical excitation transfer occurs. With an architecture in which the two systems take the role of a timing delay and frequency up-conversion, we observe pulsation in populations pumped by continuous-wave light irradiation. The pulsation is induced with suitable setting of parameters associated with the optical near-field interactions. This will provide critical insights toward the design and implementation of experimental nanophotonic pulse generating devices.     

Novel Quantum Virtual Private Network Scheme for PON via Quantum Secure Direct Communication

Two quantum secure direct communication (QSDC) protocols with quantum identification (QI) based on passive optical network (PON) architecture are proposed. One QSDC protocol can be implemented between two different optical network units just with simple configurations of PON by optical line terminal when they are in the same virtual private network after optical line terminal performing QI to the optical network units in the given PON architecture. The other QSDC protocol is also implemented between any two legitimated users in the virtual private network but with considerable reduction of workload of the optical line terminal. The security analysis shows that the proposed QSDC schemes with quantum identification are unconditionally secure and allow the legitimate users to exchange their secret information efficiently and to realize a quantum virtual private network in the PON networks ultimately.     

Multiparameter QKD authentication protocol design over optical quantum channel

Quantum cryptography is the first application of quantum physics at the single photon level. The most important application of quantum cryptography is Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). One of the biggest problems of QKD implementation is enormous number of possible attacks, which puts out specific need for more refined simulation strategies in bridging the gap between theoretic models and their implementation. In this work we have introduced generalized optical architecture which can provide various solutions of some actual problems for two mostly used QKD protocols: BB84 and B92 protocols. Simulations, which included the influence of optical losses over a quantum channel with concrete realistic lengths, have confirmed validity and high level of provable security of the proposed generalized QKD authentication architecture. Due to simplicity of the proposed architecture and obtained QKD B92 protocol communication efficiency, we believe that it can be implemented, solving out some of the most relevant implementation problems which are common for both QKD protocols.     

Vertical-cavity saturable-absorber intensity modulator

We propose and demonstrate a reflection-type optical modulator, with surface-normal architecture, that exploits the optical saturation of absorption in semiconductor quantum wells. The modulation section of the modulator, which is composed of quantum wells placed within a Fabry-Perot cavity, is optically controlled by an intensity-modulated beam generated by an in-plane laser integrated monolithically on the same wafer and grown in a single epitaxial step. The modulation section and the in-plane laser share the same medium; therefore, efficient coupling between the control beam and the signal beam is achieved. The device was successfully used for active mode locking of an erbium-doped fiber laser.     

Superconducting qubit storage and entanglement with nanomechanical resonators

We propose a quantum computing architecture based on the integration of nanomechanical resonators with Josephson-junction phase qubits. The resonators are GHz-frequency, dilatational disk resonators, which couple to the junctions through a piezoelectric interaction. The system is analogous to a collection of tunable few-level atoms (the Josephson junctions) coupled to one or more electromagnetic cavities (the resonators). Our architecture combines desirable features of solid-state and optical approaches and may make quantum computing possible in a scalable, solid-state environment.     

Demonstration of a simple entangling optical gate and its use in bell-state analysis

We demonstrate a new architecture for an optical entangling gate that is significantly simpler than previous realizations, using partially polarizing beam splitters so that only a single optical mode-matching condition is required. We demonstrate operation of a controlled-z gate in both continuous-wave and pulsed regimes of operation, fully characterizing it in each case using quantum process tomography. We also demonstrate a fully resolving, nondeterministic optical Bell-state analyzer based on this controlled-z gate. This new architecture is ideally suited to guided optics implementations of optical gates.     

Localization-delocalization transition in a system of quantum kicked rotors

The quantum dynamics of atoms subjected to pairs of closely spaced delta kicks from optical potentials are shown to be quite different from the well-known paradigm of quantum chaos, the single delta-kick system. We find the unitary matrix has a new oscillating band structure corresponding to a cellular structure of phase space and observe a spectral signature of a localization-delocalization transition from one cell to several. We find that the eigenstates have localization lengths which scale with a fractional power L approximately h(-0.75) and obtain a regime of near-linear spectral variances which approximate the "critical statistics" relation summation2(L) approximately or equal to chi(L) approximately 1/2 (1-nu)L, where nu approximately 0.75 is related to the fractal classical phase-space structure. The origin of the nu approximately 0.75 exponent is analyzed.     

基于电磁诱导透明机制的压缩光场量子存储

光场的量子存储不仅是构建量子计算机的重要基础,而且是实现量子中继和远距离量子通信的核心部分.由于存在不可避免的光学损耗,光学参量放大器产生的压缩真空态光场将变为压缩热态光场,不再是最小不确定态.因此,压缩热态光场的量子存储是实现量子互联网的关键.在原子系综中利用电磁诱导透明机制能够实现量子态在光场正交分量和原子自旋波之间的相互映射,即受控量子存储.本文根据量子存储的保真度边界,研究了实现压缩热态光场量子存储的条件.量子存储的保真度边界是通过经典手段能够达到的最大保真度,当保真度大于该边界时,就实现了量子存储.通过数值计算分析了不同情况下压缩热态光场的量子存储保真度边界,以及存储保真度随存储效率的变化关系,得到了实现量子存储的条件,为连续变量量子存储实验设计提供了直接参考.     

An Efficient Protocol for the Secure Multi-party Quantum Summation

In this paper, a new and efficient quantum protocol which allows a group of mutually distrustful players to perform the summation computation is proposed. Different from previous protocols, we utilize the multi-particle entangled states as the information carriers. A third party, i.e. TP, is assumed semi-honest in the two-party quantum summation protocol. All various kinds of outside attacks and participant attacks are discussed in detail. In addition, we code all players’ Bell-basis measurement outcomes into one classical bit (cbit). Not only the cost of classical information in the public communication network is decreased, but also the security of the protocol is improved. The protocol is also generalized into multi-party quantum summation. It is secure for the collusive attack performed by at most n−2 players.     

A modified Euler–Maclaurin formula in 1D and 2D with applications in statistical physics

The Euler–Maclaurin summation formula is generalized to a modified form by expanding the periodic Bernoulli polynomials as its Fourier series and taking cuts, which includes both the Euler–Maclaurin summation formula and the Poisson summation formula as special cases. By making use of the modified formula, a possible numerical summation method is obtained and the remainder can be controlled. The modified formula is also generalized from one dimension to two dimensions. Approximate expressions of partition functions of a classical particle in square well in 1D and 2D and that of a quantum rotator are obtained with error estimation.     

基于量子点的荧光型太阳能聚光器

近年来,量子点在结构可控、光谱调节和光学稳定方面的研究进展,表明基于量子点的聚光器件表现出优于基于传统有机染料分子的光输出性能。量子点聚光器成为目前量子点研究领域的新方向。量子点在宏量制备和绿色制备方面的深入研究,使得量子点的制造成本逐步降低,基于量子点的聚光器具有光电转换效率和成本上的优势。本文综述了量子点聚光器的研究进展,主要包括荧光型聚光器的优点、聚光器对量子点光学性质的要求、器件制备的工艺和器件的性能表征方法。重点阐述了量子点的太阳光吸收能力、荧光量子产率和重吸收等关键因素对聚光器件性能的影响,同时介绍了该领域目前最新的研究方向,展望了廉价太阳能窗户在未来城镇建筑上的潜在应用。     

基于超导量子比特网络的Grover搜索算法实现方案

首先,提出了一个改进超导电路结构,此结构能实现任意两个量子比特的相互作用而非近邻作用,长程作用是实现量子计算所必需的,此结构能用目前的技术制作。其次,基于此结构提出了Grover搜索算法实现的物理方案。由于能实现任意两量子比特之间的控制相位门,所以多比特Grover搜索算法也能实现,以满足各种量子计算的需要。此方案是一个基于电流控制的超导电荷比特网络结构的可扩展及易实现的Grover搜索算法实现方案。     

Topological quantum memory interfacing atomic and superconducting qubits

We propose a scheme to manipulate a topological spin qubit which is realized with cold atoms in a one-dimensional optical lattice. In particular, by introducing a quantum opto-electro-mechanical interface, we are able to first transfer a superconducting qubit state to an atomic qubit state and then to store it into the topological spin qubit. In this way, an efficient topological quantum memory could be constructed for the superconducting qubit. Therefore, we can consolidate the advantages of both the noise resistance of the topological qubits and the scalability of the superconducting qubits in this hybrid architecture.     

Interaction of light waves in active nonlinear and periodically poled nonlinear crystals

The results of classical and quantum studies of the laser-radiation self-frequency conversion processes in periodically poled active nonlinear crystals are overviewed. The theoretical and experimental results of studying quasi-phase-matched self-frequency doubling and summation of the laser and pump frequencies in an active nonlinear periodically poled Nd:Mg:LiNbO₃ crystal are presented. The possibility of producing frequency-and polarization-entangled states and the sub-Poisson field statistics through a consecutive nonlinear optical frequency conversion in periodically poled nonlinear crystals is considered.     

Optical manipulation at planar dielectric surfaces using evanescent Hermite-Gaussian light

We show that a set of high order Hermite-Gaussian light beams when internally reflected at a dielectric/vacuum interface can generate well-defined evanescent light modes in each of which the intensity distribution is confined to a sub-wavelength region near the interface outside the dielectric. We suggest that this could greatly facilitate lateral optical manipulation of nano-particles and neutral atoms along the interface. Equally significantly, the scenario could lead to the formation of two-dimensional optical potential arrays and surface optical lattices that could form a suitable architecture for the implementation of quantum computing using neutral atoms.     

Optical soliton in a one-dimensional array of a metal nanoparticle-microcavity complex

Quantum coherence can be enhanced by placing metal nanoparticles (MNPs) in optical microcavities. Combining localized-surface plasmon resonances (LSPRs), nonlinear interaction between the LSPR and microcavity arrays of a MNP-microcavity complex offer a unique playground to observe novel optical phenomena and develop novel concepts for quantum manipulation. Here we theoretically demonstrate that optical solitons are achievable with a one-dimensional array which consists of a chain of periodically spaced identical MNP-microcavity complex systems. These differ from the solitons which stem from the MNPs with nonlinear Kerr-like response; the optical soliton here originates from LSPR-microcavity interaction. Using experimentally achievable parameters, we identify the conditions under which the nonlinearity induced by LSPR-microcavity interaction allows us to compensate for the dispersion caused by photon hopping of adjacent microcavities. More interestingly, the dynamics of solitons can be modulated by varying the radius of the MNP. The presented results illustrate the potential to utilize the MNP-microcavity complex for light manipulation, as well as to guide the design of photon switch and on-chip photon architecture.     

基于超导量子比特网络的Grover搜索算法实现方案(英文)

提出一个改进超导电路结构,此结构能实现量子计算所必需的任意两量子比特之间的长程作用,此结构能用目前技术制作.其次,基于此结构提出Grover搜索算法实现的物理方案.由于能实现任意两量子比特之间的控制相位门,所以多比特Grover搜索算法也能实现,从而满足各种量子计算的需要.此方案是一个基于电流控制的超导电荷比特网络结构的Grover搜索算法实现方案.     

High-Speed Quantum Transducer with a Single-Photon Emitter in a 2D Resonator

Quantum transducers can transfer quantum information between different systems. Microwave–optical photon conversion is important for future quantum networks to interconnect remote superconducting quantum computers with optical fibers. Here, a high-speed quantum transducer based on a single-photon emitter in an atomically thin membrane resonator, that can couple single microwave photons to single optical photons, is proposed. The 2D resonator is a freestanding van der Waals heterostructure (which may consist of hexagonal boron nitride, graphene, or other 2D materials) that hosts a quantum emitter. The mechanical vibration (phonon) of the 2D resonator interacts with optical photons by shifting the optical transition frequency of the single-photon emitter with strain or the Stark effect. The mechanical vibration couples to microwave photons by shifting the resonant frequency of an LC circuit that includes the membrane. Thanks to the small mass of the 2D resonator, both the single-photon optomechanical coupling strength and the electromechanical coupling strength can reach the strong coupling regime. This provides a way for high-speed quantum state transfer between a microwave photon, a phonon, and an optical photon.     

Measurement of strong photon recycling in ultra‐thin GaAs n/p junctions monolithically integrated in high‐photovoltage vertical epitaxial heterostructure architectures with conversion efficiencies exceeding 60%

Photon‐recycling effects are studied experimentally in photovoltaic power converting III–V semiconductor devices designed with the vertical epitaxial heterostructure architecture (VEHSA). The responsivity of VEHSA structures with multiple thin GaAs n/p junctions is measured for various optical input powers and for different wavelength detuning values with respect to the peak of the spectral response. While the detuning of the optical excitation decreases the external quantum efficiency and the responsivity at low input powers, this study demonstrates that at high optical intensities, a large fraction of the performance can be recovered despite significant detuning values. The photon coupling effects therefore broaden the spectral range for which the VEHSA devices convert high‐power optical inputs with high efficiencies into an electrical output having a preset voltage. The devices exhibit a near optimum responsivity of up to 0.645 A/W for tuned excitation conditions or at high optical intensities for spectral detuning values of up to ～25 nm and corresponding to an external quantum efficiency of ～94%. Efficiencies of 62.0% and 61.8% have been obtained for current‐matched excitations and for a detuning of >10 nm, respectively. An output power of 5.87 W is reported and an open circuit voltage enhancement of 92 meV per n/p junction is measured compared to a device with a side by side planar architecture. (© 2016 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH &Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Scalable quantum information processing and the optical topological quantum computer

Optical quantum computation has represented one of the most successful testbed systems for quantum information processing. Along with ion-traps and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), experimentalists have demonstrated control of qubits, multi-gubit gates and small quantum algorithms. However, photonic based qubits suffer from a problematic lack of a large scale architecture for fault-tolerant computation which could conceivably be built in the near future. While optical systems are, in some regards, ideal for quantum computing due to their high mobility and low susceptibility to environmental decoherence, these same properties make the construction of compact, chip based architectures difficult. Here we discuss many of the important issues related to scalable fault-tolerant quantum computation and introduce a feasible architecture design for an optics based computer. We combine the recent development of topological cluster state computation with the photonic module, simple chip based devices which can be utilized to deterministically entangle photons. The integration of this operational unit with one of the most exciting computational models solves many of the existing problems with other optics based architectures and leads to a feasible large scale design which can continuously generate a 3D cluster state with a photonic module resource cost linear in the cross sectional size of the cluster.