Quantum Information Processing with Diamond: Principles and Applications

Diamond nitrogen vacancy (NV) color centers can transform quantum information science into practical quantum information technology, including fast, safe computing. Quantum Information Processing with Diamond looks at the principles of quantum information science, diamond materials, and their applications. Part one provides an introduction to quantum information processing using diamond, as well as its principles and fabrication techniques. Part two outlines experimental demonstrations of quantum information processing using diamond, and the emerging applications of diamond for quantum information science. It contains chapters on quantum key distribution, quantum microscopy, the hybridization of quantum systems, and building quantum optical devices. Part three outlines promising directions and future trends in diamond technologies for quantum information processing and sensing. Quantum Information Processing with Diamond is a key reference for R&D managers in industrial sectors such as conventional electronics, communication engineering, computer science, biotechnology, quantum optics, quantum mechanics, quantum computing, quantum cryptology, and nanotechnology, as well as academics in physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering. Brings together the topics of diamond and quantum information processingLooks at applications such as quantum computing, neural circuits, and in vivo monitoring of processes at the molecular scale INDICE: Contributor contact detailsWoodhead Publishing Series in Electronic and Optical MaterialsForewordPart I: Principles and fabrication techniques 1. Principles of quantum information processing (QIP) using diamond Abstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 The role of diamond impurities in quantum information processing (QIP)1.3 Types of diamond color center1.4 Key properties of nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers1.5 Techniques for creating NV centers1.6 QIP with NV centers: diamond photonic networks1.7 Conclusion1.8 References2. Principles of quantum cryptography/quantum key distribution (QKD) using attenuated light pulses Abstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Principles of quantum key distribution (QKD): the BB84 protocol2.3 Protocol extensions and alterations2.4 Implementing QKD2.5 Fiber-based QKD2.6 Free-space QKD2.7 Future trends2.8 Conclusion2.9 References3. Ion implantation in diamond for quantum information processing (QIP): doping and damaging Abstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 Doping diamond3.3 Doping diamond by ion implantation3.4 Controlled formation of implant-defect centers3.5 Applications of graphitization of diamond by highly damaging implantations3.6 Computer simulations of damage in diamond3.7 Conclusion3.8 Acknowledgments3.9 References4. Characterisation of single defects in diamond in the development of quantum devices Abstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 Experimental methods for fluorescence microscopy of single colour centres in diamond4.3 Optical spectroscopy of single defects4.4 Photon statistics4.5 Spin resonance4.6 Conclusions and future trends4.7 References5. Nanofabrication of photonic devices from single-crystal diamond for quantum information processing (QIP) Abstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Fabrication approaches for single-crystal diamond nanostructures5.3 Single-photon sources in nanostructured diamond: diamond nanowires and diamond-silver hybrid resonators5.4 Single-photon sources in nanostructured diamond: integrated ring resonators and photonic-crystal cavities5.5 Conclusions and future trends5.6 Acknowledgments5.7 References Part II: Experimental demonstrations and emerging applications of quantum information processing (QIP) using diamond 6. Diamond-based single-photon sources and their application in quantum key distribution Abstract:6.1 Introduction6.2 Characterization and key parameters of a single-photon source6.3 Suitability of colour centres in diamond as single-photon sources6.4 Colour centres in diamond as single-photon sources: types of colour centres investigated as single emitters6.5 Colour centres in diamond as single-photon sources: specific properties6.6 Quantum key distribution with nitrogen-vacancy (NV) and silicon-vacancy (SiV) centres6.7 Future trends6.8 References7. Using defect centres in diamonds to build photonic and quantum optical devices Abstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Architectures for single-photon collection and single-photon interaction7.3 Properties of defect centres in nanodiamonds7.4 A method for the controlled assembly of fundamental photonic elements using a scanning probe technique7.5 Fundamental photonic and plasmonic elements assembled from nanodiamonds by a scanning probe technique7.6 Photonic elements made from nanodiamonds in laser-written structures7.7 Applications of engineered single-photon sources based on nanodiamonds7.8 Future trends7.9 Acknowledgements7.10 References8. Spin-photon entanglement in diamond for quantum optical networks Abstract:8.1 Introduction8.2 How measurements of single photons result in entanglement8.3 Optical properties of the nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center for spin-photon entanglement generation8.4 Generation of spin-photon entanglement8.5 Hong-Ou-Mandel interference between identical photons from NV centers8.6 Single-shot projective readout of NV centers8.7 Future trends8.8 Sources of further information and advice8.9 Acknowledgments8.10 References9. Quantum microscopy using nanodiamonds Abstract:9.1 Introduction9.2 Properties of nanodiamonds for bioimaging9.3 Conventional microscopy with nanodiamonds9.4 Quantum microscopy with nanodiamonds I:magnetometry9.5 Quantum microscopy with nanodiamonds II:rotational tracking, electrometry and thermometry9.6 Future trends9.7 Sources of further information and advice9.8 References10. Diamond magnetic sensors Abstract:10.1 Introduction10.2 Magnetometry with nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers10.3 Scanning NV magnetometry10.4 Conclusion and future trends10.5 References11. Hybridization of quantum systems: coupling nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond to superconducting circuits Abstract:11.1 Introduction11.2 Spin ensembles11.3 Superconducting circuits11.4 Collective coupling in the hybrid system11.5 Towards quantum memory operations11.6 Conclusions and future trends11.7 References12. Neural circuits and in vivo monitoring using diamond Abstract:12.1 Introduction12.2 The diamond-cell interface12.3 Diamond biosensors12.4 Neural networks using diamond12.5 Neural stimulation and recording using diamond12.6 Future trends12.7 References Part III: The future 13. Promising directions in diamond technologies for quantum information processing (QIP) and sensing Abstract:13.1 Introduction13.2 Nanodiamonds for high-resolution sensors13.3 Exploiting fundamental properties: optomechanics and other areas of advanced research13.4 Challenges in diamond materials science13.5 Conclusion13.6 References Index

• ISBN: 978-0-08-101389-2
• Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 450
• Fecha Publicación: 30/06/2016
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés