光孤子对量子态的高速调制

从高速调制的角度,研究了量子光通信系统。提出用孤子调制承载量子态的方案。方案着重从调制量子态的通信信道出发,分别论证了孤子在NLSE光纤和SIT媒介中的传输演变;得出量子压缩态和纠缠态可以在二级传输线(由传统光纤和支持自激励透明孤子的二级媒介组成)中,由孤子的传输演变产生;从而实现孤子对量子态的调制。这种调制方案,利用了光的波粒二重性,融合了量子和孤子的特性,是未来量子光通信的一种发展趋势。     

Retrodictive determinism

With respect to irreversible, non-homeomorphic maps, contravariant and covariant tensor fields have distinctly different natural covariance and transformational behavior. For thermodynamic processes which are non-adiabatie, the fact that the process cannot be represented by a homeomorphic map emphasizes the logical arrow of time, an idea which encompasses a principle of retrodictive determinism for covariant tensor fields.     

Ground state cooling,quantum state engineering and study of decoherence of ions in Paul traps

Abstract

We investigate single ions of ⁴⁰Ca⁺ in Paul traps for quantum information processing. Superpositions of the S_½ electronic ground state and the metastable D_5/2; state are used to implement a qubit. Laser light on the S_½ ? D_5/2 transition is used for the manipulation of the ion's quantum state. We apply sideband cooling to the ion and reach the ground state of vibration with up to 99.9% probability. Starting from this Fock state (n = 0), we demonstrate coherent quantum state manipulation. A large number of Rabi oscillations and a ms-coherence time is observed. Motional heating is measured to be as low as one vibrational quantum in 190ms. We also report on ground state cooling of two ions.     

Semiconductor nanostructures engineering: Pyramidal quantum dots

Pyramidal quantum dots (QDs) grown in inverted recesses have demonstrated over the years an extraordinary uniformity, high spectral purity and strong design versatility. We discuss recent results, also in view of the Stranski–Krastanow competition and give evidence for strong perspectives in quantum information applications for this system. We examine the possibility of generating entangled and indistinguishable photons, together with the need for the implementation of a, regrettably still missing, strategy for electrical control.     

Optical protocol for quantum state sharing of superposed coherent state

We propose an optical protocol for quantum state sharing of superposed coherent state in terms optical elements. Our protocol can realize a near-complete quantum state sharing of a superposed coherent state with arbitrary coeficients. The realization of this protocol is appealing due to the fact that the quantum state of light is robust against the decoherence and photons are ideal carriers for transmitting quantum information over long distances. This protocol can also be generalized to the multiparty system.     

Three-dimensional optical control of individual quantum dots

We show that individual colloidal CdSe-core quantum dots can be optically trapped and manipulated in three dimensions by an infrared continuous wave laser operated at low laser powers. This makes possible utilizing quantum dots not only for visualization but also for manipulation, an important advantage for single molecule experiments. Moreover, we provide quantitative information about the magnitude of forces applicable to a single quantum dot and of the polarizability of an individual quantum dot.     

Electronic transient processes and optical spectra in quantum dots for quantum computing

Quantum dot systems are studied theoretically from the point of view of realization of quantum bit using the orbital state of electronic motion in a quantum dot. Attention is paid to several effects which can influence significantly the application of quantum dot electronic orbital states in quantum computing, for example, the effect of upconversion of the population and the incomplete depopulation of electronic orbital states, the effect of optical line broadening and presence of continuous background in optical spectra. Attention is also paid to the effect of upconversion of electronic population to the wetting-layer or above-barrier electronic states in quantum dot samples. Interaction of electrons with the longitudinal optical phonons is shown to play a significant role in these effects. Possible impact of these phenomena on the realization of quantum bit based on electronic orbital states in quantum dots is discussed.     

Calculated optical transitions in a silicon quantum wire modulated by a quantum dot

The photoluminescence lifetimes of Si quantum wires and dots have been previously calculated within a continuum model that takes into account the anisotropy of silicon band structure. Here, we present our calculations on the optical transitions in Si quantum wires modulated by a quantum dot. The geometrical parameters of the buldged wire are appropriate for porous Si and the ground state is localized. The photoluminescence lifetimes are calculated and compared with those of straight wires and dots. The magnitude of the lifetime is sensitive to the structural parameters of the nanostructures. Lifetimes varying from nanoseconds to milliseconds have been obtained. The results of the calculations provide insight to the optical properties of Si nanostructures.     

Calculated optical transitions in a silicon quantum wire modulated by a quantum dot

The photoluminescence lifetimes of Si quantum wires and dots have been previously calculated within a continuum model that takes into account the anisotropy of silicon band structure. Here, we present our calculations on the optical transitions in Si quantum wires modulated by a quantum dot. The geometrical parameters of the buldged wire are appropriate for porous Si and the ground state is localized. The photoluminescence lifetimes are calculated and compared with those of straight wires and dots. The magnitude of the lifetime is sensitive to the structural parameters of the nanostructures. Lifetimes varying from nanoseconds to milliseconds have been obtained. The results of the calculations provide insight to the optical properties of Si nanostructures.     

光纤作为量子信道的性能

本文研究光纤作为量子信道在密波分复用时模式间非线性干扰造成的信道噪声的性质 ,和光纤量子信道在该噪声下的经典容量 .用位移算符方法计算量子噪声的累加 ,同时建立了有衰减和噪声时的信道的量子模型 .本文论证如果干扰是各其他模式独立而均等的贡献的叠加 ,信道噪声是热辐射噪声类型的 ,并求出了在给定参数的情况下的经典容量     

A glimpse of quantum phenomena in optical lattices

Optical lattices in cold atomic systems offer an excellent setting for realizing quantum condensed matter phenomena. Here, a glimpse of such a setting is provided for the non-specialist. Some basic aspects of cold atomic gases and optical lattices are reviewed. Quantum many-body physics is explored in the case of interacting bosons on a lattice. Quantum behaviour in the presence of a potential landscape is examined for three different cases: a hexagonal lattice potential, a quasi-periodic potential and a disorder potential.     

Multi-section quantum dot superluminescent diodes for spectral shape engineering

The design and operating parameters of a novel multi-contact quantum dot superluminescent diode incorporating a number of features which inhibit lasing are described and compared with that of a single-contact device. Such devices allow the independent tuning of emission power and spectral shape; hence the penetration depth and resolution in optical coherence tomography are decoupled. The emission spectrum of a device utilising chirped quantum dots is shown to be tuned to produce a broadband single Gaussian emission, centred at the required wavelength of 1050 nm, at higher output powers than a singlecontact device.     

A quantum optical transistor with a single quantum dot in a photonic crystal nanocavity

Laser and strong coupling can coexist in a single quantum dot (QD) coupled to a photonic crystal nanocavity. This provides an important clue towards the realization of a quantum optical transistor. Using experimentally realistic parameters, in this work, theoretical analysis shows that such a quantum optical transistor can be switched on or off by turning on or off the pump laser, which corresponds to attenuation or amplification of the probe laser, respectively. Furthermore, based on this quantum optical transistor, an all-optical measurement of the vacuum Rabi splitting is also presented. The idea of associating a quantum optical transistor with this coupled QD-nanocavity system may achieve images of light controlling light in all-optical logic circuits and quantum computers.     

Spin state readout by quantum jump technique: for the purpose of quantum computing

Utilizing the Pauli-blocking mechanism we show that shining circular polarized light on a singly-charged quantum dot induces spin dependent fluorescence. Employing the quantum-jump technique we demonstrate that this resonance luminescence, due to a spin dependent optical excitation, serves as an excellent readout mechanism for measuring the spin state of a single electron confined to a quantum dot.