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OSA Quantum 2.0 Conference

Toward hybrid quantum entanglement between trapped ions and neutral atoms

John Hannegan, James Siverns, Qudsia Sara Quraishi

Published Jan 1, 2020• 0 citations
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Abstract

Trapped ions are excellent quantum networking nodes, yet limited by photon transmission range. We report integration of single-photon conversion with trapped ions, allowing for extended communication range and hybrid networking with neutral-atom nodes.
DOI
10.1364/quantum.2020.qth6b.2

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