Quantum Device Technologies - Applying 2-D Photonic Crystals

Fainman, Y., Scherer, A., Lu Jeu Sham, Tu, C. W.

Published Nov 20, 2004• 0 citations

Abstract

The project is focused in theory, fabrication and characterization of quantum information processing devices manipulating q-bits. Strong coupling between quantum dots and high-Q cavity was demonstrated, enabling both classical and quantum mechanical switching.

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