Multi-Photon Quantum Information Science and Technology in Integrated Optics
Author | : Jonathan C.F. Matthews |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2012-10-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783642328695 |
ISBN-13 | : 3642328695 |
Rating | : 4/5 (95 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Photons are an attractive option for testing fundamental quantum physics and developing new quantum-enhanced technology, including highly advanced computers and simulators, as well as precision sensing beyond shot-noise. Traditionally, bulk optical components have been bolted onto optical benches to realize metre-scale quantum circuits. However this approach is ultimately proving unwieldy for increasing the complexity and for scaling up to practical quantum technologies based on photons. The work presented here demonstrates a series of quantum photonic devices based on waveguide circuits embedded in miniature monolithic chips. This represents a paradigm shift in the underlying architecture of quantum optics and provides key building blocks for all-optical and hybrid quantum technologies.