Quantum coherence is a basic concept in quantum mechanics, representing one of the most fundamental characteristics that distinguishes quantum mechanics from classical physics. Quantum coherence is the basis for multi...Quantum coherence is a basic concept in quantum mechanics, representing one of the most fundamental characteristics that distinguishes quantum mechanics from classical physics. Quantum coherence is the basis for multi-particle interference and quantum entanglement. It is also the essential ingredient for various physical phenomena in quantum optics, quantum information, etc. In recent years, with the proposal of a quantum coherence measurement scheme based on a resource theory framework, quantum coherence as a quantum resource has been extensively investigated. This article reviews the resource theories of quantum coherence and introduces the important applications of quantum coherence in quantum computing,quantum information, and interdisciplinary fields, particularly in quantum thermodynamics and quantum biology. Quantum coherence and its applications are still being explored and developed. We hope this review can provide inspiration for relevant research.展开更多
Fundamental particles in nature can be classified as bosons or fermions,which satisfy their correspondent statistics.However,quasiparticles of condensed matter physics may be neither bosons nor fermions,but can be nam...Fundamental particles in nature can be classified as bosons or fermions,which satisfy their correspondent statistics.However,quasiparticles of condensed matter physics may be neither bosons nor fermions,but can be named as anyons satisfying a generalized statistics.These anyons can be related with topological phases of matter.Interestingly,anyons can be used to encode qubits to perform quantum computations with specific advantages in which the corresponding qubits are naturally fault tolerant due to topological protection.[1,2]This approach is called topological quantum computation.However,its implementation based on natural systems still seems far from realization.展开更多
What factors fundamentally determine the value of superconducting transition temperature Tc in high temperature superconductors has been the subject of intense debate.Following the establishment of an empirical law kn...What factors fundamentally determine the value of superconducting transition temperature Tc in high temperature superconductors has been the subject of intense debate.Following the establishment of an empirical law known as Homes'law,there is a growing consensus in the community that the Tc value of the cuprate superconductors is closely linked to the superfluid density(ρ_(s))of its ground state and the conductivity(σ)of its normal state.However,all the data supporting this empirical law(ρ_(s)=AσT_(c))have been obtained from the ambientpressure superconductors.In this study,we present the first high-pressure results about the connection of the quantities of ρ_(s) and σ with T_(c),through the studies on the Bi_(1.74)Pb_(0.38)Sr_(1.88)CuO_(6+δ)and Bi_(2)Sr_(2)CaCu_(2)O_(8+δ),in which the value of their high-pressure resistivity(ρ=1/σ)is achieved by adopting our newly established method,while the quantity ofρs is extracted using Homes'law.We highlight that the Tc values are strongly linked to the joint response factors of magnetic field and electric field,i.e.,ρ_(s) and σ,respectively,implying that the physics determining T_(c) is governed by the intrinsic electromagnetic fields of the system.展开更多
Quantum emitters are widely used in quantum networks,quantum information processing,and quantum sensing due to their excellent optical properties.Compared with Stokes excitation,quantum emitters under anti-Stokes exci...Quantum emitters are widely used in quantum networks,quantum information processing,and quantum sensing due to their excellent optical properties.Compared with Stokes excitation,quantum emitters under anti-Stokes excitation exhibit better performance.In addition to laser cooling and nanoscale thermometry,anti-Stokes excitation can improve the coherence of single-photon sources for advanced quantum technologies.In this review,we follow the recent advances in phononassisted upconversion photoluminescence of quantum emitters and discuss the upconversion mechanisms,applications,and prospects for quantum emitters with anti-Stokes excitation.展开更多
Here we report 1.3μm electrical injection lasers based on InAs/GaAs quantum dots(QDs)grown on a GaAs substrate,which can steadily work at 110-℃without visible degradation.The QD structure is designed by applying the...Here we report 1.3μm electrical injection lasers based on InAs/GaAs quantum dots(QDs)grown on a GaAs substrate,which can steadily work at 110-℃without visible degradation.The QD structure is designed by applying the Stranski-Krastanow growth mode in solid source molecular beam epitaxy.The density of InAs QDs in the active region is increased from 3.8×10^(10)cm^(-2)to 5.9×10^(10)cm^(-2).As regards laser performance,the maximum output power of devices with lowdensity QDs as the active region is 65 m W at room temperature,and that of devices with the high-density QDs is 103 mW.Meanwhile the output power of high-density devices is 131 mW under an injection current of 4 A at 110-℃.展开更多
Quantum computers promise to solve finite-temperature properties of quantum many-body systems,which is generally challenging for classical computers due to high computational complexities.Here,we report experimental p...Quantum computers promise to solve finite-temperature properties of quantum many-body systems,which is generally challenging for classical computers due to high computational complexities.Here,we report experimental preparations of Gibbs states and excited states of Heisenberg X X and X X Z models by using a 5-qubit programmable superconducting processor.In the experiments,we apply a hybrid quantum–classical algorithm to generate finite temperature states with classical probability models and variational quantum circuits.We reveal that the Hamiltonians can be fully diagonalized with optimized quantum circuits,which enable us to prepare excited states at arbitrary energy density.We demonstrate that the approach has a self-verifying feature and can estimate fundamental thermal observables with a small statistical error.Based on numerical results,we further show that the time complexity of our approach scales polynomially in the number of qubits,revealing its potential in solving large-scale problems.展开更多
Dynamic topological photonics is a novel research field, combining the time-domain optics and topological physics.In this review, the recent progress and realization platforms of dynamic topological photonics have bee...Dynamic topological photonics is a novel research field, combining the time-domain optics and topological physics.In this review, the recent progress and realization platforms of dynamic topological photonics have been well introduced.The definition, measurement methods and the evolution process of the dynamic topological photonics are demonstrated to better understand the physical diagram. This review is meant to bring the readers a different perspective on topological photonics, grasp the advanced progress of dynamic topology, and inspire ideas about future prospects.展开更多
We demonstrated a scheme of phase-locked terahertz quantum cascade lasers(THz QCLs)array,with a single-mode pulse power of 108 mW at 13 K.The device utilizes a Talbot cavity to achieve phase locking among five ridge l...We demonstrated a scheme of phase-locked terahertz quantum cascade lasers(THz QCLs)array,with a single-mode pulse power of 108 mW at 13 K.The device utilizes a Talbot cavity to achieve phase locking among five ridge lasers with first-order buried distributed feedback(DFB)grating,resulting in nearly five times amplification of the single-mode power.Due to the optimum length of Talbot cavity depends on wavelength,the combination of Talbot cavity with the DFB grating leads to better power amplification than the combination with multimode Fabry-Perot(F-P)cavities.The Talbot cavity facet reflects light back to the ridge array direction and achieves self-imaging in the array,enabling phase-locked operation of ridges.We set the spacing between adjacent elements to be 220μm,much larger than the free-space wavelength,ensuring the operation of the fundamental supermode throughout the laser's dynamic range and obtaining a high-brightness far-field distribution.This scheme provides a new approach for enhancing the single-mode power of THz QCLs.展开更多
The rapid developments of quantum information science(QIS)have opened up new avenues for exploring fundamental physics.Quantum nonlocality,a key aspect for distinguishing quantum information from classical one,has und...The rapid developments of quantum information science(QIS)have opened up new avenues for exploring fundamental physics.Quantum nonlocality,a key aspect for distinguishing quantum information from classical one,has undergone extensive examinations in particles’decays through the violation of Bell-type inequalities.Despite these advancements,a comprehensive framework based on quantum information theory for particle interaction is still lacking.Trying to close this gap,we introduce a generalized quantum measurement description for decay processes of spin-1/2 hyperons.We validate this approach by aligning it with established theoretical calculations and apply it to the joint decay of ΛΛ pairs.We employ quantum simulation to observe the violation of Clauser–Horne–Shimony–Holt inequalities in η_(c)/χ_(c0)→ΛΛˉprocesses.Our generalized measurement description is adaptable and can be extended to a variety of high energy processes,including decays of vector mesons,J/ψ,ψ(2S)→ΛΛ,in the Beijing Spectrometer Ⅲ(BESⅢ)experiment at the Beijing Electron Positron Collider(BEPC).The methodology developed in this study can be applied to quantum correlation and information processing in fundamental interactions.展开更多
We study superradiant phase transitions in a hybrid system of a two-dimensional Bose–Einstein condensate of atoms and two cavities arranged with a tilt angle.By adjusting the loss rate of cavities,we map out the phas...We study superradiant phase transitions in a hybrid system of a two-dimensional Bose–Einstein condensate of atoms and two cavities arranged with a tilt angle.By adjusting the loss rate of cavities,we map out the phase diagram of steady states within a mean field framework.It is found that when the loss rates of the two cavities are different,superradiant transitions may not occur at the same time in the two cavities.A first-order phase transition is observed between the states with only one cavity in superradiance and both in superradiance.In the case that both cavities are superradiant,a net photon current is observed flowing from the cavity with small decay rate to the one with large decay rate.The photon current shows a non-monotonic dependence on the loss rate difference,owing to the competition of photon number difference and cavity field phase difference.Our findings can be realized and detected in experiments.展开更多
The historical significance of the Stern–Gerlach(SG)experiment lies in its provision of the initial evidence for space quantization.Over time,its sequential form has evolved into an elegant paradigm that effectively ...The historical significance of the Stern–Gerlach(SG)experiment lies in its provision of the initial evidence for space quantization.Over time,its sequential form has evolved into an elegant paradigm that effectively illustrates the fundamental principles of quantum theory.To date,the practical implementation of the sequential SG experiment has not been fully achieved.In this study,we demonstrate the capability of programmable quantum processors to simulate the sequential SG experiment.The specific parametric shallow quantum circuits,which are suitable for the limitations of current noisy quantum hardware,are given to replicate the functionality of SG devices with the ability to perform measurements in different directions.Surprisingly,it has been demonstrated that Wigner’s SG interferometer can be readily implemented in our sequential quantum circuit.With the utilization of the identical circuits,it is also feasible to implement Wheeler’s delayed-choice experiment.We propose the utilization of cross-shaped programmable quantum processors to showcase sequential experiments,and the simulation results demonstrate a strong alignment with theoretical predictions.With the rapid advancement of cloud-based quantum computing,such as BAQIS Quafu,it is our belief that the proposed solution is well-suited for deployment on the cloud,allowing for public accessibility.Our findings not only expand the potential applications of quantum computers,but also contribute to a deeper comprehension of the fundamental principles underlying quantum theory.展开更多
One-way quantum computation focuses on initially generating an entangled cluster state followed by a sequence of measurements with classical communication of their individual outcomes.Recently,a delayed-measurement ap...One-way quantum computation focuses on initially generating an entangled cluster state followed by a sequence of measurements with classical communication of their individual outcomes.Recently,a delayed-measurement approach has been applied to replace classical communication of individual measurement outcomes.In this work,by considering the delayed-measurement approach,we demonstrate a modified one-way CNOT gate using the on-cloud superconducting quantum computing platform:Quafu.The modified protocol for one-way quantum computing requires only three qubits rather than the four used in the standard protocol.Since this modified cluster state decreases the number of physical qubits required to implement one-way computation,both the scalability and complexity of the computing process are improved.Compared to previous work,this modified one-way CNOT gate is superior to the standard one in both fidelity and resource requirements.We have also numerically compared the behavior of standard and modified methods in large-scale one-way quantum computing.Our results suggest that in a noisy intermediate-scale quantum(NISQ)era,the modified method shows a significant advantage for one-way quantum computation.展开更多
We introduce Quafu-Qcover,an open-source cloud-based software package developed for solving combinatorial optimization problems using quantum simulators and hardware backends.Quafu-Qcover provides a standardized and c...We introduce Quafu-Qcover,an open-source cloud-based software package developed for solving combinatorial optimization problems using quantum simulators and hardware backends.Quafu-Qcover provides a standardized and comprehensive workflow that utilizes the quantum approximate optimization algorithm(QAOA).It facilitates the automatic conversion of the original problem into a quadratic unconstrained binary optimization(QUBO)model and its corresponding Ising model,which can be subsequently transformed into a weight graph.The core of Qcover relies on a graph decomposition-based classical algorithm,which efficiently derives the optimal parameters for the shallow QAOA circuit.Quafu-Qcover incorporates a dedicated compiler capable of translating QAOA circuits into physical quantum circuits that can be executed on Quafu cloud quantum computers.Compared to a general-purpose compiler,our compiler demonstrates the ability to generate shorter circuit depths,while also exhibiting superior speed performance.Additionally,the Qcover compiler has the capability to dynamically create a library of qubits coupling substructures in real-time,utilizing the most recent calibration data from the superconducting quantum devices.This ensures that computational tasks can be assigned to connected physical qubits with the highest fidelity.The Quafu-Qcover allows us to retrieve quantum computing sampling results using a task ID at any time,enabling asynchronous processing.Moreover,it incorporates modules for results preprocessing and visualization,facilitating an intuitive display of solutions for combinatorial optimization problems.We hope that Quafu-Qcover can serve as an instructive illustration for how to explore application problems on the Quafu cloud quantum computers.展开更多
With the rapid advancement of quantum computing,hybrid quantum–classical machine learning has shown numerous potential applications at the current stage,with expectations of being achievable in the noisy intermediate...With the rapid advancement of quantum computing,hybrid quantum–classical machine learning has shown numerous potential applications at the current stage,with expectations of being achievable in the noisy intermediate-scale quantum(NISQ)era.Quantum reinforcement learning,as an indispensable study,has recently demonstrated its ability to solve standard benchmark environments with formally provable theoretical advantages over classical counterparts.However,despite the progress of quantum processors and the emergence of quantum computing clouds,implementing quantum reinforcement learning algorithms utilizing parameterized quantum circuits(PQCs)on NISQ devices remains infrequent.In this work,we take the first step towards executing benchmark quantum reinforcement problems on real devices equipped with at most 136 qubits on the BAQIS Quafu quantum computing cloud.The experimental results demonstrate that the policy agents can successfully accomplish objectives under modified conditions in both the training and inference phases.Moreover,we design hardware-efficient PQC architectures in the quantum model using a multi-objective evolutionary algorithm and develop a learning algorithm that is adaptable to quantum devices.We hope that the Quafu-RL can be a guiding example to show how to realize machine learning tasks by taking advantage of quantum computers on the quantum cloud platform.展开更多
For a compact quantum key distribution (QKD) sender for the polarization encoding BB84 protocol, an eavesdropper could take a side-channel attack by measuring the spatial information of photons to infer their polariza...For a compact quantum key distribution (QKD) sender for the polarization encoding BB84 protocol, an eavesdropper could take a side-channel attack by measuring the spatial information of photons to infer their polarizations. The possibility of this attack can be reduced by introducing an aperture in the QKD sender, however, the effect of the aperture on the QKD security lacks of quantitative analysis. In this paper, we analyze the mutual information between the actual keys encoded at this QKD sender and the inferred keys at the eavesdropper (Eve), demonstrating the effect of the aperture to eliminate the spatial side-channel information quantitatively. It shows that Eve’s potential on eavesdropping spatial side-channel information is totally dependent on the optical design of the QKD sender, including the source arrangement and the aperture. The height of compact QKD senders with integrated light-emitting diode (LED) arrays could be controlled under several millimeters, showing great potential on applications in portable equipment.展开更多
Quantum information processing based on Rydberg atoms emerged as a promising direction two decades ago.Recent experimental and theoretical progresses have shined exciting light on this avenue.In this concise review,we...Quantum information processing based on Rydberg atoms emerged as a promising direction two decades ago.Recent experimental and theoretical progresses have shined exciting light on this avenue.In this concise review,we will briefly introduce the basics of Rydberg atoms and their recent applications in associated areas of neutral atom quantum computation and simulation.We shall also include related discussions on quantum optics with Rydberg atomic ensembles,which are increasingly used to explore quantum computation and quantum simulation with photons.展开更多
Dispersive optics quantum key distribution(DO-QKD)based on energy-time entangled photon pairs is an important QKD scheme.In DO-QKD,the arrival time of photons is used in key generation and security analysis,which woul...Dispersive optics quantum key distribution(DO-QKD)based on energy-time entangled photon pairs is an important QKD scheme.In DO-QKD,the arrival time of photons is used in key generation and security analysis,which would be greatly affected by fiber dispersion.In this work,we establish a theoretical model of the entanglement-based DO-QKD system,considering the protocol,physical processes(such as fiber transmission and single-photon detection),and the analysis of security tests.Based on this theoretical model,we investigate the influence of chromatic dispersion introduced by transmission fibers on the performance of DO-QKD.By analyzing the benefits and costs of dispersion compensation,the system performance under G.652 and G.655 optical fibers are shown,respectively.The results show that dispersion compensation is unnecessary for DO-QKD systems in campus networks and even metro networks.Whereas,it is still required in DO-QKD systems with longer fiber transmission distances.展开更多
We demonstrate a broad gain,continuous-wave(CW)operation InP-based quantum cascade laser(QCL)emitting at 11.8μm with a modified dual-upper-state(DAU)and diagonal transition active region design.A 3 mm cavity length,1...We demonstrate a broad gain,continuous-wave(CW)operation InP-based quantum cascade laser(QCL)emitting at 11.8μm with a modified dual-upper-state(DAU)and diagonal transition active region design.A 3 mm cavity length,16.5μm average ridge wide QCL with high-reflection(HR)coatings demonstrates a maximum peak power of 1.07 W at 283 K and CW output power of 60 m W at 293 K.The device also shows a broad and dual-frequency lasing spectrum in pulsed mode and a maximum average power of 258.6 mW at 283 K.Moreover,the full width at half maximum(FWHM)of the electroluminescent spectrum measured at subthreshold current is 2.37μm,which indicates a broad gain spectrum of the materials.The tuning range of 1.38μm is obtained by a grating-coupled external cavity(EC)Littrow configuration,which is beneficial for gas detection.展开更多
We demonstrate the in situ growth of ultra-thin InA s nanowires with an epitaxial Al film by molecular-beam epitaxy.Our InAs nanowire diameter(~30 nm)is much thinner than before(~100 nm).The ultra-thin InAs nanowires ...We demonstrate the in situ growth of ultra-thin InA s nanowires with an epitaxial Al film by molecular-beam epitaxy.Our InAs nanowire diameter(~30 nm)is much thinner than before(~100 nm).The ultra-thin InAs nanowires are pure phase crystals for various different growth directions.Transmission electron microscopy confirms an atomically abrupt and uniform interface between the Al shell and the InAs wire.Quantum transport study on these devices resolves a hard induced superconducting gap and 2 e-periodic Coulomb blockade at zero magnetic field,a necessary step for future Majorana experiments.By reducing wire diameter,our work presents a promising route for reaching fewer sub-band regime in Major ana nanowire devices.展开更多
Quantum computers are in hot-spot with the potential to handle more complex problems than classical computers can.Realizing the quantum computation requires the universal quantum gate set {T,H,CNOT} so as to perform a...Quantum computers are in hot-spot with the potential to handle more complex problems than classical computers can.Realizing the quantum computation requires the universal quantum gate set {T,H,CNOT} so as to perform any unitary transformation with arbitrary accuracy.Here we first briefly review the Majorana fermions and then propose the realization of arbitrary two-qubit quantum gates based on chiral Majorana fermions.Elementary cells consist of a quantum anomalous Hall insulator surrounded by a topological superconductor with electric gates and quantum-dot structures,which enable the braiding operation and the partial exchange operation.After defining a qubit by four chiral Majorana fermions,the singlequbit T and H quantum gates are realized via one partial exchange operation and three braiding operations,respectively.The entangled CNOT quantum gate is performed by braiding six chiral Majorana fermions.Besides,we design a powerful device with which arbitrary two-qubit quantum gates can be realized and take the quantum Fourier transform as an example to show that several quantum operations can be performed with this space-limited device.Thus,our proposal could inspire further utilization of mobile chiral Majorana edge states for faster quantum computation.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 12175179)the Peng Huaiwu Center for Fundamental Theory (Grant No. 12247103)the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi Province (Grant Nos. 2021JCW-19 and 2019JQ-863)。
文摘Quantum coherence is a basic concept in quantum mechanics, representing one of the most fundamental characteristics that distinguishes quantum mechanics from classical physics. Quantum coherence is the basis for multi-particle interference and quantum entanglement. It is also the essential ingredient for various physical phenomena in quantum optics, quantum information, etc. In recent years, with the proposal of a quantum coherence measurement scheme based on a resource theory framework, quantum coherence as a quantum resource has been extensively investigated. This article reviews the resource theories of quantum coherence and introduces the important applications of quantum coherence in quantum computing,quantum information, and interdisciplinary fields, particularly in quantum thermodynamics and quantum biology. Quantum coherence and its applications are still being explored and developed. We hope this review can provide inspiration for relevant research.
文摘Fundamental particles in nature can be classified as bosons or fermions,which satisfy their correspondent statistics.However,quasiparticles of condensed matter physics may be neither bosons nor fermions,but can be named as anyons satisfying a generalized statistics.These anyons can be related with topological phases of matter.Interestingly,anyons can be used to encode qubits to perform quantum computations with specific advantages in which the corresponding qubits are naturally fault tolerant due to topological protection.[1,2]This approach is called topological quantum computation.However,its implementation based on natural systems still seems far from realization.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2021YFA1401800 and 2022YFA1403900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U2032214,12122414,12104487,and 12004419)+1 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program(B)of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB25000000)supported by the US Department of Energy,Office of Basic Energy Sciences(Grant No.DOE-sc0012704)。
文摘What factors fundamentally determine the value of superconducting transition temperature Tc in high temperature superconductors has been the subject of intense debate.Following the establishment of an empirical law known as Homes'law,there is a growing consensus in the community that the Tc value of the cuprate superconductors is closely linked to the superfluid density(ρ_(s))of its ground state and the conductivity(σ)of its normal state.However,all the data supporting this empirical law(ρ_(s)=AσT_(c))have been obtained from the ambientpressure superconductors.In this study,we present the first high-pressure results about the connection of the quantities of ρ_(s) and σ with T_(c),through the studies on the Bi_(1.74)Pb_(0.38)Sr_(1.88)CuO_(6+δ)and Bi_(2)Sr_(2)CaCu_(2)O_(8+δ),in which the value of their high-pressure resistivity(ρ=1/σ)is achieved by adopting our newly established method,while the quantity ofρs is extracted using Homes'law.We highlight that the Tc values are strongly linked to the joint response factors of magnetic field and electric field,i.e.,ρ_(s) and σ,respectively,implying that the physics determining T_(c) is governed by the intrinsic electromagnetic fields of the system.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2017YFA0303401)the CAS Interdisciplinary Innovation Team,the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(grant no.XDB28000000)the NSFC(12074371,U21A2070,and 62027816)。
文摘Quantum emitters are widely used in quantum networks,quantum information processing,and quantum sensing due to their excellent optical properties.Compared with Stokes excitation,quantum emitters under anti-Stokes excitation exhibit better performance.In addition to laser cooling and nanoscale thermometry,anti-Stokes excitation can improve the coherence of single-photon sources for advanced quantum technologies.In this review,we follow the recent advances in phononassisted upconversion photoluminescence of quantum emitters and discuss the upconversion mechanisms,applications,and prospects for quantum emitters with anti-Stokes excitation.
基金the Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou(Grant No.202103030001)the KeyArea Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province(Grant No.2018B030329001)+8 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62035017,61505196,and 62204238)the Scientific Instrument Developing Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.YJKYYQ20170032)the Major Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61790580 and 61790581)the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Changchun City Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Project(Grant No.21SH06)Jincheng Key Research and Development Project(Grant No.20210209)the Key R&D Program of Shanxi Province(Grant No.202102030201004)the R&D Program of Guangdong Province(Grant Nos.2018B030329001 and2020B0303020001)Shenzhen Technology Research Project(Grant No.JSGG20201102145200001)the National Key Technologies R&D Program of China(Grant No.2018YFA0306100)。
文摘Here we report 1.3μm electrical injection lasers based on InAs/GaAs quantum dots(QDs)grown on a GaAs substrate,which can steadily work at 110-℃without visible degradation.The QD structure is designed by applying the Stranski-Krastanow growth mode in solid source molecular beam epitaxy.The density of InAs QDs in the active region is increased from 3.8×10^(10)cm^(-2)to 5.9×10^(10)cm^(-2).As regards laser performance,the maximum output power of devices with lowdensity QDs as the active region is 65 m W at room temperature,and that of devices with the high-density QDs is 103 mW.Meanwhile the output power of high-density devices is 131 mW under an injection current of 4 A at 110-℃.
基金Project supported by the State Key Development Program for Basic Research of China(Grant No.2017YFA0304300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11934018,11747601,and 11975294)+4 种基金Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB28000000)Scientific Instrument Developing Project of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.YJKYYQ20200041)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.Z200009)the Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province,China(Grant No.2020B0303030001)Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.QYZDB-SSW-SYS032)。
文摘Quantum computers promise to solve finite-temperature properties of quantum many-body systems,which is generally challenging for classical computers due to high computational complexities.Here,we report experimental preparations of Gibbs states and excited states of Heisenberg X X and X X Z models by using a 5-qubit programmable superconducting processor.In the experiments,we apply a hybrid quantum–classical algorithm to generate finite temperature states with classical probability models and variational quantum circuits.We reveal that the Hamiltonians can be fully diagonalized with optimized quantum circuits,which enable us to prepare excited states at arbitrary energy density.We demonstrate that the approach has a self-verifying feature and can estimate fundamental thermal observables with a small statistical error.Based on numerical results,we further show that the time complexity of our approach scales polynomially in the number of qubits,revealing its potential in solving large-scale problems.
基金Project supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No.2018YFB2200403)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.91950204 and 92150302)。
文摘Dynamic topological photonics is a novel research field, combining the time-domain optics and topological physics.In this review, the recent progress and realization platforms of dynamic topological photonics have been well introduced.The definition, measurement methods and the evolution process of the dynamic topological photonics are demonstrated to better understand the physical diagram. This review is meant to bring the readers a different perspective on topological photonics, grasp the advanced progress of dynamic topology, and inspire ideas about future prospects.
基金funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China, grant numbers 62335006, 62274014, 62235016, 61734006, 61835011, 61991430funded by Key Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, grant numbers XDB43000000, QYZDJSSW-JSC027Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Commission, grant number Z221100002722018
文摘We demonstrated a scheme of phase-locked terahertz quantum cascade lasers(THz QCLs)array,with a single-mode pulse power of 108 mW at 13 K.The device utilizes a Talbot cavity to achieve phase locking among five ridge lasers with first-order buried distributed feedback(DFB)grating,resulting in nearly five times amplification of the single-mode power.Due to the optimum length of Talbot cavity depends on wavelength,the combination of Talbot cavity with the DFB grating leads to better power amplification than the combination with multimode Fabry-Perot(F-P)cavities.The Talbot cavity facet reflects light back to the ridge array direction and achieves self-imaging in the array,enabling phase-locked operation of ridges.We set the spacing between adjacent elements to be 220μm,much larger than the free-space wavelength,ensuring the operation of the fundamental supermode throughout the laser's dynamic range and obtaining a high-brightness far-field distribution.This scheme provides a new approach for enhancing the single-mode power of THz QCLs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12135011 and 12305010)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB34030102).
文摘The rapid developments of quantum information science(QIS)have opened up new avenues for exploring fundamental physics.Quantum nonlocality,a key aspect for distinguishing quantum information from classical one,has undergone extensive examinations in particles’decays through the violation of Bell-type inequalities.Despite these advancements,a comprehensive framework based on quantum information theory for particle interaction is still lacking.Trying to close this gap,we introduce a generalized quantum measurement description for decay processes of spin-1/2 hyperons.We validate this approach by aligning it with established theoretical calculations and apply it to the joint decay of ΛΛ pairs.We employ quantum simulation to observe the violation of Clauser–Horne–Shimony–Holt inequalities in η_(c)/χ_(c0)→ΛΛˉprocesses.Our generalized measurement description is adaptable and can be extended to a variety of high energy processes,including decays of vector mesons,J/ψ,ψ(2S)→ΛΛ,in the Beijing Spectrometer Ⅲ(BESⅢ)experiment at the Beijing Electron Positron Collider(BEPC).The methodology developed in this study can be applied to quantum correlation and information processing in fundamental interactions.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFA1405300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11734010,12074428,12174358,and 92265208)NSAF(Grant No.U2330401)。
文摘We study superradiant phase transitions in a hybrid system of a two-dimensional Bose–Einstein condensate of atoms and two cavities arranged with a tilt angle.By adjusting the loss rate of cavities,we map out the phase diagram of steady states within a mean field framework.It is found that when the loss rates of the two cavities are different,superradiant transitions may not occur at the same time in the two cavities.A first-order phase transition is observed between the states with only one cavity in superradiance and both in superradiance.In the case that both cavities are superradiant,a net photon current is observed flowing from the cavity with small decay rate to the one with large decay rate.The photon current shows a non-monotonic dependence on the loss rate difference,owing to the competition of photon number difference and cavity field phase difference.Our findings can be realized and detected in experiments.
基金supported by Beijing Academy of Quantum Information Sciencessupported by the State Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Quantum Physics+2 种基金the Start-up Fund provided by Tsinghua Universitythe financial support provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.92065113)the Anhui Initiative in Quantum Information Technologies。
文摘The historical significance of the Stern–Gerlach(SG)experiment lies in its provision of the initial evidence for space quantization.Over time,its sequential form has evolved into an elegant paradigm that effectively illustrates the fundamental principles of quantum theory.To date,the practical implementation of the sequential SG experiment has not been fully achieved.In this study,we demonstrate the capability of programmable quantum processors to simulate the sequential SG experiment.The specific parametric shallow quantum circuits,which are suitable for the limitations of current noisy quantum hardware,are given to replicate the functionality of SG devices with the ability to perform measurements in different directions.Surprisingly,it has been demonstrated that Wigner’s SG interferometer can be readily implemented in our sequential quantum circuit.With the utilization of the identical circuits,it is also feasible to implement Wheeler’s delayed-choice experiment.We propose the utilization of cross-shaped programmable quantum processors to showcase sequential experiments,and the simulation results demonstrate a strong alignment with theoretical predictions.With the rapid advancement of cloud-based quantum computing,such as BAQIS Quafu,it is our belief that the proposed solution is well-suited for deployment on the cloud,allowing for public accessibility.Our findings not only expand the potential applications of quantum computers,but also contribute to a deeper comprehension of the fundamental principles underlying quantum theory.
基金the valuable discussions.Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.92265207 and T2121001)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.Z200009).
文摘One-way quantum computation focuses on initially generating an entangled cluster state followed by a sequence of measurements with classical communication of their individual outcomes.Recently,a delayed-measurement approach has been applied to replace classical communication of individual measurement outcomes.In this work,by considering the delayed-measurement approach,we demonstrate a modified one-way CNOT gate using the on-cloud superconducting quantum computing platform:Quafu.The modified protocol for one-way quantum computing requires only three qubits rather than the four used in the standard protocol.Since this modified cluster state decreases the number of physical qubits required to implement one-way computation,both the scalability and complexity of the computing process are improved.Compared to previous work,this modified one-way CNOT gate is superior to the standard one in both fidelity and resource requirements.We have also numerically compared the behavior of standard and modified methods in large-scale one-way quantum computing.Our results suggest that in a noisy intermediate-scale quantum(NISQ)era,the modified method shows a significant advantage for one-way quantum computation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.92365206)the support of the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Certificate Number:2023M740272)+1 种基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12247168)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Certificate Number:2022TQ0036)。
文摘We introduce Quafu-Qcover,an open-source cloud-based software package developed for solving combinatorial optimization problems using quantum simulators and hardware backends.Quafu-Qcover provides a standardized and comprehensive workflow that utilizes the quantum approximate optimization algorithm(QAOA).It facilitates the automatic conversion of the original problem into a quadratic unconstrained binary optimization(QUBO)model and its corresponding Ising model,which can be subsequently transformed into a weight graph.The core of Qcover relies on a graph decomposition-based classical algorithm,which efficiently derives the optimal parameters for the shallow QAOA circuit.Quafu-Qcover incorporates a dedicated compiler capable of translating QAOA circuits into physical quantum circuits that can be executed on Quafu cloud quantum computers.Compared to a general-purpose compiler,our compiler demonstrates the ability to generate shorter circuit depths,while also exhibiting superior speed performance.Additionally,the Qcover compiler has the capability to dynamically create a library of qubits coupling substructures in real-time,utilizing the most recent calibration data from the superconducting quantum devices.This ensures that computational tasks can be assigned to connected physical qubits with the highest fidelity.The Quafu-Qcover allows us to retrieve quantum computing sampling results using a task ID at any time,enabling asynchronous processing.Moreover,it incorporates modules for results preprocessing and visualization,facilitating an intuitive display of solutions for combinatorial optimization problems.We hope that Quafu-Qcover can serve as an instructive illustration for how to explore application problems on the Quafu cloud quantum computers.
基金supported by the Beijing Academy of Quantum Information Sciencessupported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.92365206)+2 种基金the support of the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Certificate Number:2023M740272)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12247168)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Certificate Number:2022TQ0036)。
文摘With the rapid advancement of quantum computing,hybrid quantum–classical machine learning has shown numerous potential applications at the current stage,with expectations of being achievable in the noisy intermediate-scale quantum(NISQ)era.Quantum reinforcement learning,as an indispensable study,has recently demonstrated its ability to solve standard benchmark environments with formally provable theoretical advantages over classical counterparts.However,despite the progress of quantum processors and the emergence of quantum computing clouds,implementing quantum reinforcement learning algorithms utilizing parameterized quantum circuits(PQCs)on NISQ devices remains infrequent.In this work,we take the first step towards executing benchmark quantum reinforcement problems on real devices equipped with at most 136 qubits on the BAQIS Quafu quantum computing cloud.The experimental results demonstrate that the policy agents can successfully accomplish objectives under modified conditions in both the training and inference phases.Moreover,we design hardware-efficient PQC architectures in the quantum model using a multi-objective evolutionary algorithm and develop a learning algorithm that is adaptable to quantum devices.We hope that the Quafu-RL can be a guiding example to show how to realize machine learning tasks by taking advantage of quantum computers on the quantum cloud platform.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China under Grant No.2017YFA0303704National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grants No.61575102,No.61671438,No.61875101,and No.61621064+1 种基金Beijing Natural Science Foundation under Grant No.Z180012Beijing Academy of Quantum Information Sciences under Grant No.Y18G26
文摘For a compact quantum key distribution (QKD) sender for the polarization encoding BB84 protocol, an eavesdropper could take a side-channel attack by measuring the spatial information of photons to infer their polarizations. The possibility of this attack can be reduced by introducing an aperture in the QKD sender, however, the effect of the aperture on the QKD security lacks of quantitative analysis. In this paper, we analyze the mutual information between the actual keys encoded at this QKD sender and the inferred keys at the eavesdropper (Eve), demonstrating the effect of the aperture to eliminate the spatial side-channel information quantitatively. It shows that Eve’s potential on eavesdropping spatial side-channel information is totally dependent on the optical design of the QKD sender, including the source arrangement and the aperture. The height of compact QKD senders with integrated light-emitting diode (LED) arrays could be controlled under several millimeters, showing great potential on applications in portable equipment.
基金Project supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2018YFA0306504 and 2018YFA0306503)the Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guang Dong Province,China(Grant No.2019B030330001)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.91636213,11654001,91736311,91836302,and U1930201)support from Beijing Academy of Quantum Information Sciences(BAQIS)Research Program(Grant No.Y18G24)。
文摘Quantum information processing based on Rydberg atoms emerged as a promising direction two decades ago.Recent experimental and theoretical progresses have shined exciting light on this avenue.In this concise review,we will briefly introduce the basics of Rydberg atoms and their recent applications in associated areas of neutral atom quantum computation and simulation.We shall also include related discussions on quantum optics with Rydberg atomic ensembles,which are increasingly used to explore quantum computation and quantum simulation with photons.
基金the National Key R&D Program of China under Grants No.2017YFA0303704 and No.2018YFB2200400Natural Science Foundation of Beijing under Grant No.Z180012National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grants No.61875101 and No.91750206.
文摘Dispersive optics quantum key distribution(DO-QKD)based on energy-time entangled photon pairs is an important QKD scheme.In DO-QKD,the arrival time of photons is used in key generation and security analysis,which would be greatly affected by fiber dispersion.In this work,we establish a theoretical model of the entanglement-based DO-QKD system,considering the protocol,physical processes(such as fiber transmission and single-photon detection),and the analysis of security tests.Based on this theoretical model,we investigate the influence of chromatic dispersion introduced by transmission fibers on the performance of DO-QKD.By analyzing the benefits and costs of dispersion compensation,the system performance under G.652 and G.655 optical fibers are shown,respectively.The results show that dispersion compensation is unnecessary for DO-QKD systems in campus networks and even metro networks.Whereas,it is still required in DO-QKD systems with longer fiber transmission distances.
基金Project supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2018YFA0209103)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61991430,61774146,61790583,61734006,61835011,61674144,61774150,and 61805168)+1 种基金Beijing Municipal Science&Technology Commission,China(Grant No.Z201100004020006)the Key Projects of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant Nos.2018147,YJKYYQ20190002,QYZDJ-SSWJSC027,XDB43000000,and ZDKYYQ20200006)。
文摘We demonstrate a broad gain,continuous-wave(CW)operation InP-based quantum cascade laser(QCL)emitting at 11.8μm with a modified dual-upper-state(DAU)and diagonal transition active region design.A 3 mm cavity length,16.5μm average ridge wide QCL with high-reflection(HR)coatings demonstrates a maximum peak power of 1.07 W at 283 K and CW output power of 60 m W at 293 K.The device also shows a broad and dual-frequency lasing spectrum in pulsed mode and a maximum average power of 258.6 mW at 283 K.Moreover,the full width at half maximum(FWHM)of the electroluminescent spectrum measured at subthreshold current is 2.37μm,which indicates a broad gain spectrum of the materials.The tuning range of 1.38μm is obtained by a grating-coupled external cavity(EC)Littrow configuration,which is beneficial for gas detection.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.92065106,61974138,12104053,and 11704364)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.1192017)+2 种基金Tsinghua University Initiative Scientifc Research Programthe support from Youth Innovation Promotion Association,Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.Y2021043)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant Nos.2020M670173 and 2020T130058)。
文摘We demonstrate the in situ growth of ultra-thin InA s nanowires with an epitaxial Al film by molecular-beam epitaxy.Our InAs nanowire diameter(~30 nm)is much thinner than before(~100 nm).The ultra-thin InAs nanowires are pure phase crystals for various different growth directions.Transmission electron microscopy confirms an atomically abrupt and uniform interface between the Al shell and the InAs wire.Quantum transport study on these devices resolves a hard induced superconducting gap and 2 e-periodic Coulomb blockade at zero magnetic field,a necessary step for future Majorana experiments.By reducing wire diameter,our work presents a promising route for reaching fewer sub-band regime in Major ana nanowire devices.
基金Project supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2017YFA0303301)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11921005)+1 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB28000000)Beijing Municipal Science&Technology Commission,China(Grant No.Z191100007219013)。
文摘Quantum computers are in hot-spot with the potential to handle more complex problems than classical computers can.Realizing the quantum computation requires the universal quantum gate set {T,H,CNOT} so as to perform any unitary transformation with arbitrary accuracy.Here we first briefly review the Majorana fermions and then propose the realization of arbitrary two-qubit quantum gates based on chiral Majorana fermions.Elementary cells consist of a quantum anomalous Hall insulator surrounded by a topological superconductor with electric gates and quantum-dot structures,which enable the braiding operation and the partial exchange operation.After defining a qubit by four chiral Majorana fermions,the singlequbit T and H quantum gates are realized via one partial exchange operation and three braiding operations,respectively.The entangled CNOT quantum gate is performed by braiding six chiral Majorana fermions.Besides,we design a powerful device with which arbitrary two-qubit quantum gates can be realized and take the quantum Fourier transform as an example to show that several quantum operations can be performed with this space-limited device.Thus,our proposal could inspire further utilization of mobile chiral Majorana edge states for faster quantum computation.
