Two-dimensional arrays of solid-state quantum memories

Long-distance quantum communication relies on quantum repeaters to overcome the limitations of signal loss and decoherence. In quantum networks with repeater architecture, the distance nodes are entangled through entanglement swapping which is heralded using a classical signal. However, the entangle...

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Autor: Mneimneh, Aya
Tipo de recurso: tesis de maestría
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/424042
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/424042
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Quantum communication
Quantum memory
quantum repeater
quantum communication
two-dimensional array
acousto-optic deflector
efficiency
rise time
delay time
Comunicació quàntica
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria de la telecomunicació::Telecomunicació òptica::Fotònica
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Sumario:Long-distance quantum communication relies on quantum repeaters to overcome the limitations of signal loss and decoherence. In quantum networks with repeater architecture, the distance nodes are entangled through entanglement swapping which is heralded using a classical signal. However, the entanglement rate is constrained by the travel time of heralding signals used in these repeaters. This thesis investigates the use of spatial multiplexing to address this limitation by dividing a solid-state crystal into 100 independent quantum memory cells. This multiplexing approach aims to enhance the entanglement rate by a factor of 100 and sets a new benchmark for solid-state systems. Building on previous work with one-dimensional solid-state AFC quantum memory \cite{Teller2024InPrep.}, this research involves designing and implementing an optical experimental setup to achieve 100 spatial modes, characterizing the two-dimensional array without the quantum memory. With the results of the characterization, the future performance of a quantum memory with the presented optical system is simulated.