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Wavelength conversion for single-photon polarization qubits through continuous-variable quantum teleportation
Physical Review A (2022)
  • Xi-Wang Luo
  • Chuanwei Zhang
  • Irina Novikova, William & Mary
  • Chen Qian
  • Shengwang Du
Abstract
A quantum internet connects remote quantum processors that need to interact and exchange quantum signals over a long distance through photonic channels. However, these quantum nodes operate at the wavelength ranges unsuitable for long-distance transmission. Therefore, quantum wavelength conversion to telecom bands is crucial for long-distance quantum networks based on optical fiber. Here, we propose wavelength conversion devices for single-photon polarization qubits using continuous-variable quantum teleportation that can efficiently convert qubits between near-infrared (780–795 nm suitable for interacting with atomic quantum nodes) and telecom wavelength (1300–1500 nm suitable for long-distance transmission). The teleportation uses entangled photon fields (i.e., nondegenerate two-mode squeezed state) that can be generated by four-wave mixing in a rubidium atomic gas using a diamond configuration of atomic transitions. The entangled fields can be emitted in two orthogonal polarizations with locked relative phase, making them especially suitable for interfacing with single-photon polarization qubits. Our work may pave the way for the realization of long-distance quantum networks.
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Publication Date
May, 2022
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.105.052444
Citation Information
Xi-Wang Luo, Chuanwei Zhang, Irina Novikova, Chen Qian, et al.. "Wavelength conversion for single-photon polarization qubits through continuous-variable quantum teleportation" Physical Review A Vol. 105 Iss. 5 (2022)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/irina-novikova/18/