Schrodinger cats and their power for quantum information processing
Contribuinte(s) |
E. Arimondo |
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Data(s) |
01/01/2004
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Resumo |
We outline a toolbox comprised of passive optical elements, single photon detection and superpositions of coherent states (Schrodinger cat states). Such a toolbox is a powerful collection of primitives for quantum information processing tasks. We illustrate its use by outlining a proposal for universal quantum computation. We utilize this toolbox for quantum metrology applications, for instance weak force measurements and precise phase estimation. We show in both these cases that a sensitivity at the Heisenberg limit is achievable. |
Identificador | |
Idioma(s) |
eng |
Publicador |
Institute of Physics Publishing |
Palavras-Chave | #Optics #Computation #Quantum information processing #Schrodinger cats #Quantum metrology #High precision measurements #Quantum toolbox #Spectroscopy #C1 #240402 Quantum Optics and Lasers #780102 Physical sciences |
Tipo |
Journal Article |