Liu, Chenxu
(2020)
Theoretical investigation of photon manipulation for quantum computing and quantum information processing.
Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
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Abstract
Quantum computing and quantum information processing are fast developing fields. As more and more qubits are integrated into the quantum computing systems, a deeper understanding and more careful modeling of the dynamics of these quantum systems in presence of driving and/or loss are necessary, not only for optimizing existing quantum devices, but also for designing and achieving novel method for more precise manipulation of these quantum systems. Our work investigating these quantum systems is inspired by quantum optics, a field focused on the quantum description of light and light-matter interactions.
In this thesis, we use the theoretical toolboxes provided by quantum optics as well as condensed matter theory to investigate and model realistic quantum systems. Specifically, we focus on the Nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond crystal, a Josephson parametric amplifier (that uses Josephson junctions as its non-linear elements), and plasmonic nanowire system. With the knowledge of the dynamics of these systems, we proposed single-photon heralded two-NV center quantum gates; designed and optimized the superconducting circuit for a Josephson parametric amplifier to improve the amplifier's saturation power; and designed new methods for robust light manipulation using topologically protected plasmonic modes. All the devices that we study are either ready to be implemented in experiments or have already been built. Further, as discussed in this thesis, our theoretical analysis of NV-centers can be extended to similar device types like solid-state defect centers, while our analysis of Josephson parametric amplifiers can be extended to other types of superconducting circuit systems.
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University of Pittsburgh ETD
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Date: |
16 September 2020 |
| Date Type: |
Publication |
| Defense Date: |
16 June 2020 |
| Approval Date: |
16 September 2020 |
| Submission Date: |
2 July 2020 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Number of Pages: |
265 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences > Physics |
| Degree: |
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy |
| Thesis Type: |
Doctoral Dissertation |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
Quantum optics, Quantum computing and quantum information processing, Superconducting circuit, Josephson junction, Nitrogen-Vacancy center, Topological plasmon, Josephson micromaser |
| Date Deposited: |
16 Sep 2020 14:32 |
| Last Modified: |
16 Sep 2020 14:32 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/39316 |
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