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arXiv:1409.7965 · Physical Review X

Scalable Integration of Long-Lived Quantum Memories into a Photonic Circuit

Sara Mouradian, Tim Schröder, Carl B. Poitras, Luozhou Li, Jordan A. Goldstein, Edward H. Chen, Michael E. Walsh, Jaime Cárdenas, Matthew Markham, Daniel J. Twitchen, Michal F. Lipson, Dirk Englund

Published Jul 21, 2015• 147 citations
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Abstract

Quantum networks built out of distinct quantum bits (qubits) connected via photons may enable quantum computation and long-distance communication. The high yield integration of high-quality solid-state qubits into an on-chip photonic circuit could provide a stable and scalable architecture to build such a network.
DOI
10.1103/physrevx.5.031009

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