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Quantum state orthogonalization and a toolset for quantum optomechanical phonon control.

M R Vanner¹, M Aspelmeyer, M S Kim

¹Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology and Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, Boltzmanngasse 5, A-1090 Vienna, Austria.

Physical Review Letters

|February 7, 2013

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This study presents a new method to create orthogonal quantum states from any initial pure state without needing prior knowledge. This technique is applicable to cavity optomechanics and quantum state engineering.

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Area of Science:

Quantum physics
Quantum information science
Optomechanics

Background:

Orthogonal quantum states are crucial for quantum information processing.
Generating orthogonal states typically requires detailed knowledge of the initial state.
Continuous variable quantum states present unique challenges for orthogonalization.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a method for orthogonalizing any pure continuous variable quantum state.
To demonstrate the application of this method in cavity optomechanics.
To enable the transformation of any known pure state into a desired target state.

Main Methods:

Utilizing Jaynes-Cummings or beamsplitter interactions for state orthogonalization.
Developing coherent phonon level operations for mechanical oscillator motional states.
Leveraging the stationary nature of mechanical oscillators for versatile quantum state engineering.

Main Results:

A novel method to generate an orthogonal quantum state |ψ⊥⟩ from any initial pure state |ψ⟩.
Demonstration of orthogonalization using established physical interactions (Jaynes-Cummings, beamsplitter).
Successful orthogonalization of a mechanical oscillator's motional state in a cavity optomechanics system.

Conclusions:

The proposed method offers a versatile approach to quantum state engineering.
The technique does not require significant a priori knowledge of the input quantum state.
This work extends quantum state manipulation capabilities, particularly in optomechanical systems.