Synthetic Non-reciprocity for Coherence Extension and Novel Driven-dissipative Quantum Phenomena
Abstract
Scientific Objectives: The primary goal of this proposal is to exploit and extend recently developed ideas for synthetically realizing non-reciprocal quantum interactions in driven-dissipative systems. Such interactions are fully directional: subsystem 1 influences the evolution of subsystem 2, whereas subsystem 1 evolves completely independently of 2. The first thrust will exploit the physics of synthetic non-linear non-reciprocal interactions as a means for realizing new kinds of quantum many-body physics and entangled states. The second thrust will involve developing autonomous feed-forward protocols that utilize synthetic non-reciprocity to mitigate environmental noise and extend quantum coherence. Basic Approaches: The main approach to be exploited is our recent work on synthetic nonreciprocity, where carefully tailored driving and dissipation can be used to make any coherent, Hamiltonian interaction fully directional. Methods to be employed.:We will use well-established methods from open quantum systems theory, non-equilibrium quantum many-body theory, quantum optics theory and quantum noise theory to design, model and optimize protocols based on synthetic non-reciprocity. Significance to the Advancement of Knowledge: A quantum computer would provide a means for solving problems that are currently intractable. This proposal will explore and develop a completely new approach for extending the coherence of quantum bits, and for generating entangled quantum states.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jun 25, 2019
- Source ID
- W911NF1910380
Entities
People
- Aashish Clerk
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- United States Army
- University of Chicago