arXiv:quant-ph/9912008 · Physical Review A

Quantum logic with a single trapped electron

Stefano Mancini, Ana María Guerra Martins, Paolo Tombesi

Published Dec 10, 1999• 34 citations

Abstract

We propose the use of a trapped electron to implement quantum logic operations. The fundamental controlled-NOT gate is shown to be feasible. The two quantum bits are stored in the internal and external (motional) degrees of freedom.

DOI: 10.1103/physreva.61.012303

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