Universal linear optics
Abstract
Encoding and manipulating information in the states of single photons provides a potential platform for quantum computing and communication. Carolan et al. developed a reconfigurable integrated waveguide device fabricated in a glass chip (see the Perspective by Rohde and Dowling). The device allowed for universal linear optics transformations on six wave-guides using 15 integrated Mach-Zehnder interferometers, each of which was individually programmable. Functional performance in a number of applications in optics and quantum optics demonstrates the versatility of the device's reprogrammable architecture.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Aug 14, 2015
- Source ID
- 10.1126/science.aab3642
Entities
People
- Anthony Laing
- Chris Sparrow
- Christopher Harrold
- Enrique Martín-lópez
- Graham D. Marshall
- Jacques Carolan
- Jeremy O'Brien
- Jonathan C. F. Matthews
- Joshua W Silverstone
- Manabu Oguma
- Mark G. Thompson
- Mikitaka Itoh
- Nicholas J. Russell
- Nobuyuki Matsuda
- Peter J Shadbolt
- Toshikazu Hashimoto
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Army Research Office
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
- European Research Council
- Imperial College London
- NTT, Inc.
- Nokia
- University of Bristol