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Implementation of the quantum Fourier transform.

Y S Weinstein1, M A Pravia, E M Fortunato

  • 1Department of Nuclear Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, 02139, USA.

Physical Review Letters
|April 6, 2001
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Researchers demonstrated a quantum Fourier transform (QFT) on a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) quantum computer. This achievement is a key step towards developing powerful quantum algorithms like Shor's factoring algorithm.

Area of Science:

  • Quantum Computing
  • Quantum Information Science
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance

Background:

  • Quantum Fourier Transform (QFT) is a fundamental quantum algorithm.
  • Shor's factoring algorithm and other quantum computations rely on QFT.
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) is a viable platform for quantum computation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To experimentally implement the Quantum Fourier Transform (QFT) on a three-qubit NMR quantum computer.
  • To extract the periodicity of an input state using QFT.
  • To demonstrate the capability of NMR in controlling quantum systems.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a three-qubit Quantum Fourier Transform (QFT).
  • Utilizing Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) for quantum computation.

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  • Employing state tomography to quantitatively measure QFT efficiency.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful experimental realization of the QFT on a periodic state.
    • Quantitative assessment of QFT efficiency via state tomography.
    • Demonstrated control over a three-qubit quantum system using NMR.

    Conclusions:

    • The experimental implementation of QFT on an NMR quantum computer is feasible.
    • NMR technology shows significant promise for building quantum computers.
    • This work represents a foundational step for advanced quantum algorithms.