We investigate the coupling of two superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs) via a metallicnanomechanical resonator (NAMR),and bring out the effective interaction between the two SQUIDs.By constructingthe ...We investigate the coupling of two superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs) via a metallicnanomechanical resonator (NAMR),and bring out the effective interaction between the two SQUIDs.By constructingthe evolution operator,we also study the evolvement of entanglement in this composed system.展开更多
Majorana fermions(MFs) are exotic particles that are their own anti-particles. Currently, the search for MFs occurring as quasiparticle excitations in condensed matter systems has attracted widespread interest, becaus...Majorana fermions(MFs) are exotic particles that are their own anti-particles. Currently, the search for MFs occurring as quasiparticle excitations in condensed matter systems has attracted widespread interest, because of their importance in fundamental physics and potential applications in topological quantum computation based on solid-state devices. Motivated by recent experimental progress towards the detection and manipulation of MFs in hybrid semiconductor/superconductor heterostructures, in this review, we present a novel proposal to probe MFs in all-optical domain. We introduce a single quantum dot(QD), a hybrid quantum dot-nanomechanical resonators(QD-NR) system, and a carbon nanotube(CNT) resonator implanted in a single electron spin system with optical pump-probe technology to detect MFs, respectively. With this scheme, a possible Majorana signature is investigated via the probe absorption spectrum and nonlinear optical Kerr effect, and the coupling strength between MFs and the QD or the single electron spin is also determined. In the hybrid QD-NR system, vibration of the NR will enhance the nonlinear optical effect, which makes the MFs more sensitive for detection. In the CNT resonator with a single electron, the single electron spin can be considered as a sensitive probe, and the CNT resonator behaved as a phonon cavity is robust for detecting of MFs. This optical scheme will provide another method for the detection MFs and will open the door for new applications ranging from robust manipulation of MFs to quantum information processing based on MFs.展开更多
In this review, we briefly review recent works on hybrid （nano） and diamond nitrogen-vacancy （NV） centers. We also review opto-mechanical systems that contain both mechanical oscillators two different types of mec...In this review, we briefly review recent works on hybrid （nano） and diamond nitrogen-vacancy （NV） centers. We also review opto-mechanical systems that contain both mechanical oscillators two different types of mechanical oscillators. The first one is a clamped mechanical oscillator, such as a cantilever, with a fixed frequency. The second one is an optically trapped nano-diamond with a built-in nitrogen-vacancy center. By coupling mechanical resonators with electron spins, we can use the spins to control the motion of mechanical oscillators. For the first setup, we discuss two different coupling mechanisms, which are magnetic coupling and strain induced coupling. We summarize their applications such as cooling the mechanical oscillator, generating entanglements between NV centers, squeezing spin ensembles etc. For the second setup, we discuss how to generate quantum superposition states with magnetic coupling, and realize matter wave interferometer. We will also review its applications as ultra-sensitive mass spectrometer. Finally, we discuss new coupling mechanisms and applications of the field.展开更多
Dear Editors,Recently,a nanomechanical resonator with frequency of the order of 1 GHz approaches the quantum regime[1],it is getting closer to test the basic principles of quantum mechanics and very important in the s...Dear Editors,Recently,a nanomechanical resonator with frequency of the order of 1 GHz approaches the quantum regime[1],it is getting closer to test the basic principles of quantum mechanics and very important in the study of quantum information[2].Generally,a nanomechanical QED（qubit-resonator）system consists of a superconducting qubit[3]and a nanomechanical resonator.Increasing the amplitude of oscillating,the nonlinearity of nanomechanical resonator[4]is not negligible which can be exploited to generate nonclassical states in mechanical展开更多
基金Supported by the Fundamental Research Punds for the Central Universities under Grant No. DUT10LK10the National Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos. 60703100 and 10875020
文摘We investigate the coupling of two superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs) via a metallicnanomechanical resonator (NAMR),and bring out the effective interaction between the two SQUIDs.By constructingthe evolution operator,we also study the evolvement of entanglement in this composed system.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.10974133 and 11274230)the Basic Research Program of the Committee of Science and Technology of Shanghai(Grant No.14JC1491700)
文摘Majorana fermions(MFs) are exotic particles that are their own anti-particles. Currently, the search for MFs occurring as quasiparticle excitations in condensed matter systems has attracted widespread interest, because of their importance in fundamental physics and potential applications in topological quantum computation based on solid-state devices. Motivated by recent experimental progress towards the detection and manipulation of MFs in hybrid semiconductor/superconductor heterostructures, in this review, we present a novel proposal to probe MFs in all-optical domain. We introduce a single quantum dot(QD), a hybrid quantum dot-nanomechanical resonators(QD-NR) system, and a carbon nanotube(CNT) resonator implanted in a single electron spin system with optical pump-probe technology to detect MFs, respectively. With this scheme, a possible Majorana signature is investigated via the probe absorption spectrum and nonlinear optical Kerr effect, and the coupling strength between MFs and the QD or the single electron spin is also determined. In the hybrid QD-NR system, vibration of the NR will enhance the nonlinear optical effect, which makes the MFs more sensitive for detection. In the CNT resonator with a single electron, the single electron spin can be considered as a sensitive probe, and the CNT resonator behaved as a phonon cavity is robust for detecting of MFs. This optical scheme will provide another method for the detection MFs and will open the door for new applications ranging from robust manipulation of MFs to quantum information processing based on MFs.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant Nos.2011CBA00300 and 2011CBA00302)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11105136,61435007,11374032 and11121403)+1 种基金the National Key Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2014CB848700)the support given by Purdue University through the startup fund
文摘In this review, we briefly review recent works on hybrid （nano） and diamond nitrogen-vacancy （NV） centers. We also review opto-mechanical systems that contain both mechanical oscillators two different types of mechanical oscillators. The first one is a clamped mechanical oscillator, such as a cantilever, with a fixed frequency. The second one is an optically trapped nano-diamond with a built-in nitrogen-vacancy center. By coupling mechanical resonators with electron spins, we can use the spins to control the motion of mechanical oscillators. For the first setup, we discuss two different coupling mechanisms, which are magnetic coupling and strain induced coupling. We summarize their applications such as cooling the mechanical oscillator, generating entanglements between NV centers, squeezing spin ensembles etc. For the second setup, we discuss how to generate quantum superposition states with magnetic coupling, and realize matter wave interferometer. We will also review its applications as ultra-sensitive mass spectrometer. Finally, we discuss new coupling mechanisms and applications of the field.
文摘Dear Editors,Recently,a nanomechanical resonator with frequency of the order of 1 GHz approaches the quantum regime[1],it is getting closer to test the basic principles of quantum mechanics and very important in the study of quantum information[2].Generally,a nanomechanical QED（qubit-resonator）system consists of a superconducting qubit[3]and a nanomechanical resonator.Increasing the amplitude of oscillating,the nonlinearity of nanomechanical resonator[4]is not negligible which can be exploited to generate nonclassical states in mechanical
