Light-matter entanglement for hybrid quantum networks

This research aims to establish a key element of hybrid quantum networks by demonstrating remote entanglement between disparate quantum systems, specifically a cold atomic ensemble and a rare-earth ion-doped crystal, on a long-term project. In this work, we focused on two important aspects towards t...

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Author: Rego Falagán, Nuria
Format: master thesis
Publication Date:2024
Country:España
Institution:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repository:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Language:English
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/423629
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/423629
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Quantum communication
Photonics
hybrid quantum networks
qubit conversion
quantum frequency conversion
Comunicació quàntica
Fotònica
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria de la telecomunicació::Telecomunicació òptica::Fotònica
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spelling Light-matter entanglement for hybrid quantum networks Rego Falagán, Nuria Quantum communication Photonics hybrid quantum networks qubit conversion quantum frequency conversion Comunicació quàntica Fotònica Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria de la telecomunicació::Telecomunicació òptica::Fotònica This research aims to establish a key element of hybrid quantum networks by demonstrating remote entanglement between disparate quantum systems, specifically a cold atomic ensemble and a rare-earth ion-doped crystal, on a long-term project. In this work, we focused on two important aspects towards this goal: the development of a qubit converter and quantum frequency conversion techniques. The qubit converter is built to transform polarization qubits from the cold atoms system into time-bin qubits to ensure compatibility with photons from the solid-state system. Then, quantum frequency conversion based on non-linear effects is studied to shift the 780nm entangled photon of the atomic system to the telecom C-band, aligning it with photons from the rare-earth ion-doped crystal experiment. This process is essential for conducting the Bell-state measurement required for remote entanglement generation. Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya https://hdl.handle.net/2117/423629
title Light-matter entanglement for hybrid quantum networks
spellingShingle Light-matter entanglement for hybrid quantum networks
Rego Falagán, Nuria
Quantum communication
Photonics
hybrid quantum networks
qubit conversion
quantum frequency conversion
Comunicació quàntica
Fotònica
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria de la telecomunicació::Telecomunicació òptica::Fotònica
title_short Light-matter entanglement for hybrid quantum networks
title_full Light-matter entanglement for hybrid quantum networks
title_fullStr Light-matter entanglement for hybrid quantum networks
title_full_unstemmed Light-matter entanglement for hybrid quantum networks
title_sort Light-matter entanglement for hybrid quantum networks
author Rego Falagán, Nuria
author_facet Rego Falagán, Nuria
author_role author
topic Quantum communication
Photonics
hybrid quantum networks
qubit conversion
quantum frequency conversion
Comunicació quàntica
Fotònica
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria de la telecomunicació::Telecomunicació òptica::Fotònica
topic_facet Quantum communication
Photonics
hybrid quantum networks
qubit conversion
quantum frequency conversion
Comunicació quàntica
Fotònica
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria de la telecomunicació::Telecomunicació òptica::Fotònica
description This research aims to establish a key element of hybrid quantum networks by demonstrating remote entanglement between disparate quantum systems, specifically a cold atomic ensemble and a rare-earth ion-doped crystal, on a long-term project. In this work, we focused on two important aspects towards this goal: the development of a qubit converter and quantum frequency conversion techniques. The qubit converter is built to transform polarization qubits from the cold atoms system into time-bin qubits to ensure compatibility with photons from the solid-state system. Then, quantum frequency conversion based on non-linear effects is studied to shift the 780nm entangled photon of the atomic system to the telecom C-band, aligning it with photons from the rare-earth ion-doped crystal experiment. This process is essential for conducting the Bell-state measurement required for remote entanglement generation.
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