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Relativistic motion generates quantum gates and entanglement resonances
David Edward Bruschi1, Andrzej Dragan, Antony R Lee
1School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom and School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds LS29JT, United Kingdom.
Physical Review Letters
|September 17, 2013
Summary
Relativistic motion in quantum systems can create quantum gates. Nonuniform acceleration of a cavity generates two-mode gates and entanglement, observable through resonant periodic trajectories.
Area of Science:
- Quantum physics
- Quantum information science
- Relativistic quantum mechanics
Background:
- Quantum gates are fundamental operations in quantum computing.
- Entanglement is a key resource for quantum information processing.
- Controlling quantum systems using relativistic effects is an emerging area.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate the generation of quantum gates using relativistic motion.
- To explore the creation of entanglement in quantum systems via accelerated motion.
- To investigate the role of nonuniform acceleration in generating two-mode quantum gates.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing the relativistic motion of a quantum system.
- Employing nonuniform acceleration of a cavity.
- Analyzing resonant phenomena in periodic trajectories.
Main Results:
- Successfully generated well-known two-mode quantum gates in continuous variables.
- Produced observable amounts of entanglement between cavity modes.
- Identified resonances through periodic trajectory repetition.
Conclusions:
- Relativistic motion offers a novel pathway for generating quantum gates.
- Nonuniform acceleration of cavities is a viable method for creating entanglement.
- Periodic trajectories and resonances are crucial for achieving observable quantum effects.
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