Hyperentangled-Bell-state analysis(HBSA) is critical for high-capacity quantum communication. Based on a recent proposal by Wang et al. [Opt. Express 24, 28444(2016)], we design two independent schemes for error-heral...Hyperentangled-Bell-state analysis(HBSA) is critical for high-capacity quantum communication. Based on a recent proposal by Wang et al. [Opt. Express 24, 28444(2016)], we design two independent schemes for error-heralded deterministic generation and self-assisted complete HBSA of two-photon systems entangled in both polarization and spatial-mode degrees of freedom(DOFs).Unlike previous programs, we firstly propose an error-heralded block with a singly charged quantum dot inside a single-sided optical microcavity, with which errors due to imperfect interactions between photons and quantum dot systems can be heralded.The error-heralded block, ensures that the fidelity of the two schemes for hyperentangled-Bell-state generation and complete HBSA reaches unity. Moreover, hyperentanglement makes it possible to analyze the polarization state with the assistance of the measured spatial-mode state. The self-assisted mechanism of HBSA greatly simplifies the analytical process and significantly relaxes the requirements of nonlinearities. Therefore, these schemes promise to be implemented more easily in experiments,taking a step closer to long-distance high-capacity quantum communication.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11475021)the National Key Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2013CB922000)
文摘Hyperentangled-Bell-state analysis(HBSA) is critical for high-capacity quantum communication. Based on a recent proposal by Wang et al. [Opt. Express 24, 28444(2016)], we design two independent schemes for error-heralded deterministic generation and self-assisted complete HBSA of two-photon systems entangled in both polarization and spatial-mode degrees of freedom(DOFs).Unlike previous programs, we firstly propose an error-heralded block with a singly charged quantum dot inside a single-sided optical microcavity, with which errors due to imperfect interactions between photons and quantum dot systems can be heralded.The error-heralded block, ensures that the fidelity of the two schemes for hyperentangled-Bell-state generation and complete HBSA reaches unity. Moreover, hyperentanglement makes it possible to analyze the polarization state with the assistance of the measured spatial-mode state. The self-assisted mechanism of HBSA greatly simplifies the analytical process and significantly relaxes the requirements of nonlinearities. Therefore, these schemes promise to be implemented more easily in experiments,taking a step closer to long-distance high-capacity quantum communication.
