Quantum secret sharing protocol using modulated doubly entangled photons

In this paper, we propose a quantum secret sharing protocol utilizing polarization modulated doubly entangled photon pairs. The measurement devices are constructed. By modulating the polarizations of entangled photons, the boss could encode secret information on the initial state and share the photons with different members to realize the secret sharing process. This protocol shows the security against intercept-resend attack and dishonest member cheating. The generalized quantum secret sharing protocol is also discussed.

Resolution of ghost imaging with entangled photons for different types of momentum correlation

We present an analytical analysis of the spatial resolution of quantum ghost imaging implemented by entangled photons from a general, spontaneously parametric, down-conversion process. We find that the resolution is affected by both the pump beam waist and the nonlinear crystal length. Hence, we determined a method to improve the resolution for a certain imaging setup. It should be noted that the resolution is not uniquely related to the degree of entanglement of the photon pair since the resolution can be optimized for a certain degree of entanglement. For certain types of Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen(EPR) states——namely the momentum-correlated or momentum-positively correlated states——the resolution exhibits a simpler relationship with the pump beam waist and crystal length. Further, a vivid numerical simulation of ghost imaging is presented for different types of EPR states,which supports our analysis. This work discusses applicable references to the applications of quantum ghost imaging.

Experimental demonstration of switching entangled photons based on the Rydberg blockade effect

The long-range interaction between Rydberg-excited atoms endows a medium with large optical nonlinearity.Here,we demonstrate an optical switch to operate on a single photon from an entangled photon pair under a Rydberg electromagnetically induced transparency configuration.With the presence of the Rydberg blockade effect,we switch on a gate field to make the atomic medium nontransparent thereby absorbing the single photon emitted from another atomic ensemble via the spontaneous fourwave mixing process.In contrast to the case without a gate field,more than 50%of the photons sent to the switch are blocked,and finally achieve an effective single-photon switch.There are on average 1-2 gate photons per effective blockade sphere in one gate pulse.This switching effect on a single entangled photon depends on the principal quantum number and the photon number of the gate field.Our experimental progress is significant in the quantum information process especially in controlling the interaction between Rydberg atoms and entangled photon pairs.

Scheme for Concentration of Unknown Photonic GHZ Entangled States via Linear Optical Elements

We propose two schemes to concentrate unknown nonmaximally tripartite GHZ entangled states via linear optical elements. The finial maximally entangled states obtained from our schemes are shared by two or three parties. Our schemes only need polarizing beam splitters and single-photon detectors. In addition, the schemes can be demonstrated within current experimental technology.

The mechanism of producing energy-polarization entangled photon pairs in the cavity-quantum electrodynamics scheme

We investigate theoretically two photon entanglement processes in a photonic-crystal cavity embedding a quantum dot in tile strong-coupling regime. The model proposed by Johne et al. （Johne R, Gippius N A, Pavlovic G, Solnyshkov D D, Shelykh I A and Malpuech G 2008 Phys. Rev. Lett. 100 240404）, and by Robert et al. （Robert J, Gippius N A and Malpuech G 2009 Phys. Rev. B 79 155317） is modified by considering irreversible dissipation and incoherent continuous pumping for the quantum dot, which is necessary to connect the realistic experiment. The dynamics of tile system is analysed by employing the Born Markov master equation, through which the spectra for the system are computed as a fnnction of various parameters. By means of this analysis the photon-reabsorption process in the strong- coupling regime is first observed and analysed from the perspective of radiation spectrum and the optimal parameters for observing energy-entangled photon pairs are identified.

Strain tunable quantum dot based non-classical photon sources

Semiconductor quantum dots are leading candidates for the on-demand generation of single photons and entangled photon pairs.High photon quality and indistinguishability of photons from different sources are critical for quantum information applications.The inability to grow perfectly identical quantum dots with ideal optical properties necessitates the application of post-growth tuning techniques via e.g.temperature,electric,magnetic or strain fields.In this review,we summarize the state-of-the-art and highlight the advantages of strain tunable non-classical photon sources based on epitaxial quantum dots.Using piezoelectric crystals like PMN-PT,the wavelength of single photons and entangled photon pairs emitted by InGaAs/GaAs quantum dots can be tuned reversibly.Combining with quantum light-emitting diodes simultaneously allows for electrical triggering and the tuning of wavelength or exciton fine structure.Emission from light hole exciton can be tuned,and quantum dot containing nanostructure such as nanowires have been piezo-integrated.To ensure the indistinguishability of photons from distant emitters,the wavelength drift caused by piezo creep can be compensated by frequency feedback,which is verified by two-photon interference with photons from two stabilized sources.Therefore,strain tuning proves to be a flexible and reliable tool for the development of scalable quantum dots-based non-classical photon sources.

Enhancing the security of quantum secret sharing against multiphoton attack

It is generally believed that nonorthogonal operations which can realize the state transformation between two nonorthogonal bases may ensure the security of many quantum communication protocols. However, in this paper, we present a powerful attack against quantum secret sharing protocols of these kinds. Applying entangled photons as fake signals, Eve can successfully steal the exact information without being revealed. We also give our effective modification to improve it. Under the suggested checking strategy, even to Eve＇s most general attack, it is robust and secure.

Scheme for Robust Long-Distance Continuous Variable Quantum Key Distribution

It is shown that the configuration of phase coding for quantum key distribution with single photon can also be used for continuous variable quantum key distribution. Therefore the robust long-distance high-speed quantum key distribution can be achieved with current technology.

Testing Bell’s Theorem with Circular Polarization

Bell tests with entangled light have been performed many times in many ways using linear polarizers, but the same tests have never been done with a circular polarizer. Until recently there has never been a true circular polarization beamsplitter—an optical component that separates light directly into left and right handed polarizations. Using a true circular polarization beamsplitter based on birefringent gratings, entangled light has been analyzed with unexpected results.

Optimal multi-photon entanglement concentration with the photonic Faraday rotation

We put forward an optimal entanglement concentration protocol（ECP） for recovering an arbitrary less-entangled multi-photon Greenberger–Horne–Zeilinger（GHZ） state into the maximally entangled GHZ state based on the photonic Faraday rotation in low-quality（Q） cavity. In the ECP, only one pair of less-entangled multi-photon GHZ state and one auxiliary photon are required, and the concentration task can be realized by local operations. Moreover, our ECP can be used repeatedly to further concentrate the discarded items of conventional ECPs, which can increase its success probability largely. Under the practical imperfect detection condition, our protocol can still work with relatively high success probability. This ECP has application potential in current and future quantum communication.

基于量子干涉消除量子点纠缠光子源时间关联的研究

作为高效率的确定性固态量子光源,半导体量子点展现了具有高纠缠保真度的偏振纠缠光子发射,并被应用于量子信息领域.但是,在级联跃迁产生纠缠光子的过程中,时间关联效应会导致光子的不可分辨性受限,因此极大地限制了半导体量子点在多光子实验中的可拓展性.本文通过在偏振分束器上进行量子干涉,量子点发射光子的偏振自由度和时间自由度发生了分离,从而消除了时间关联对偏振纠缠的影响.基于以上方案,在实验上,四光子Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger(GHZ)态保真度从(58.7±2.2)%提升至(75.5±2.0)%.这项工作展现了利用半导体量子点纠缠光子源有望实现可拓展、高品质的多光子纠缠态,从而促进光学量子信息的发展.

Spin-orbit hybrid entanglement quantum key distribution scheme

We propose a novel quantum key distribution scheme by using the SAM-OAM hybrid entangled state as the physical resource.To obtain this state,the polarization entangled photon pairs are created by the spontaneous parametric down conversion process,and then,the q-plate acts as a SAM-to-OAM transverter to transform the polarization entangled pairs into the hybrid entangled pattern,which opens the possibility to exploit the features of the higher-dimensional space of OAM state to encode information.In the manipulation and encoding process,Alice performs the SAM measurement by modulating the polarization stateπ lθx on one photon,whereas Bob modulates the OAM sector state lx' on the other photon to encode his key elements using the designed holograms which is implemented by the computer-controlled SLM.With coincidence measurement,Alice could extract the key information.It is showed that N-based keys can be encoded with each pair of entangled photon,and this scheme is robust against Eve’s individual attack.Also,the MUBs are not used.Alice and Bob do not need the classical communication for the key recovery.

Entangler and analyzer for multiphoton Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger states using weak nonlinearities

In the regime of weak nonlinearity we present two general,feasible schemes for manipulating photon states.One is an entangler for generating any one of the n-photon Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger(GHZ)states.Interactions of the incoming photons with crossKerr media followed by a phase shift gate and a measurement on a probe beam plus appropriate local operations using classical feed-forward of the measurement results allow one to obtain the desired states in a nearly deterministic manner.The second scheme discussed is an analyzer for multiphoton maximally entangled states,which is derived from the above entangler.In this scheme,all of the 2nn-photon GHZ states can,nearly deterministically,be discriminated.

Experimental simulation of spin-1 states by second-order type-Ⅱ parametric down-conversion

In this paper,by using the second-order parametric down-conversion of the nonlinear crystal,the spin-1 state is simulated by the two-photon polarization entangled modes. Through adjusting the laser pulse power density,the efficiency of second-order parametric down-conversion is enhanced. The intensity of the spin-1 state is 0.5/s. The fidelity of the state is up to F=0.891±0.002,and the contrast is C=17.3. The results provide a new method for Stern-Gerlach measurement on the spin-1 system.

Quantum information transfer between photonic and quantum-dot spin qubits

We propose schemes for the efficient information transfer between a propagating photon and a quantum-dot（QD） spin qubit in an optical microcavity that have no auxiliary particles required. With these methods, the information transfer between two photons or two QD spins can also be achieved. All of our proposals can work with high fidelity, even with a high leakage rate. What is more, each information transfer process above can also be seen as a controlled-NOT（CNOT） operation. It is found that the information transfer can be equivalent to a CNOT gate. These proposals will promote more efficient quantum information networks and quantum computation.