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Ph.D. Project 2017-2020 Non-linear gates enabling universal quantum computation Project supervisors: Alessandro Ferraro; Sougato Bose (UCL) Contacts: [email protected] State of the art and motivations Quantum mechanics predicts phenomena that defies our daily experience and goes beyond our intuitive comprehension of the physical world. But despite this, quantum mechanics has much to offer. In particular, researchers are learning that quantum systems can enable to compute in a much more efficient way than their classical counterpart. By harnessing the computational power of the quantum world, we can build quantum computers which store and process information at an unparalleled level [1, 2]. Among the various quantum systems available in Nature, quantum modes (infinite-dimensional distinguishable bosons) are now seen as very promising to enable quantum technologies. The research progress in this sense have recently been impressive: whereas in 2011 scientists were able to control only 10 modes at most, currently a million of them can be tamed! Inspired by this, the main objective of this project is to devise novel universal gates suited for these systems, with the ultimate vision of unleashing the full power of quantum computation. Objectives & Methodology In the above described endeavour, non-linear quantum systems are crucial. Given that, as said above, experimental research has recently seen impressive developments in terms of scalability, accessing to non-linearities would be the next big step. The reason is that non-linearities are necessary for universal quantum computers over quantum modes. The objective of this project is to theoretically devise novel approaches to implement nonlinear gates deterministically and probabilistically. To this aim, the project will focus on emerging quantum technologies that embody nonlinear oscillators whose quantum states can act as a non-linear gate enabler [4]. In particular, non-linear quantum oscillators — such as in cavity opto-mechanics [3] as in Fig. 1— will be considered and analysed as possible enabling systems to build universal gates for quantum computation. These gates will also be theoretically analysed against approximation errors in realistic experimental platforms and a general framework to evaluate their performances will be introduced. Collaborations This project will be part of a collaboration with Prof. S. Bose (UCL, London), who is an expert in non-linear optomechanical systems. In addition, the project will take advantage of the continuous interaction with Prof Peter Barker at UCL, who will ensure a grounded connection with realistic implementations. Required skills The interested student will have a passionate and inquisitive approach toward mathematics and physics. A good knowledge of Quantum Theory and Mathematical Methods of Physics is required. Advanced computing skills are not required, although the student will become familiar with tools such as Mathematica and Matlab. Further information Fig. 1: Schematic representation of an opto-mechanical cavity. The cavity of length L is composed of a fixed mirror (right) and a movable one (left). The latter embodies a quantum systems that oscillates around position x, as if attached to a spring. Light enters the cavity and interact via radiation pressure g with the movable mirror [4]. By appropriately controlling and measuring the light, non-linear gates can be operated on the movable mirror (quantum mode). The student will be a member of the Quantum Technology group at Queens University Belfast and will participate to its activities (group meetings, seminars, meetings with guest scientists) and it is expected the occurrence of a wide participation with all the group members. For further information, please contact Dr. A. Ferraro [email protected] References [1] M.A. Nielsen, I.L. Chuang, Quantum Computation and Quantum Information (Cambridge (UK): Cambridge University Press; 2000). [2] http://youtu.be/T2DXrs0OpHU [3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2H9_mW_0EQ [4] V. Montenegro, A. Ferraro, S. Bose, https://arxiv.org/abs/1503.04462 2