Are quantum dots useful for quantum computation?

被引:25
作者
Imamoglu, A [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Calif Santa Barbara, Dept Elect & Comp Engn, Santa Barbara, CA 93106 USA
[2] Univ Calif Santa Barbara, Dept Phys, Santa Barbara, CA 93106 USA
关键词
quantum computation; quantum dot; single photon;
D O I
10.1016/S1386-9477(02)00581-7
中图分类号
TB3 [工程材料学];
学科分类号
0805 ; 080502 ;
摘要
Quantum dots (QDs) have unique features that render them potentially useful in quantum information processing. It is widely accepted that spin of an electron forms an almost ideal elementary unit of quantum information (qubit): QDs can be used to localize and address single spins using either electrical or optical methods. A QD embedded in a photonic nano-structure can also be an ideal deterministic source of single photons: recent theoretical results show that single photon pulses generated by a single QD, in combination with photodetectors and linear optical elements, may allow for efficient quantum computation. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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