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Genomic Transformation of the Picoeukaryote Ostreococcus tauri

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Published on: July 13, 2012

Learning an unknown transformation via a genetic approach.

Nicolò Spagnolo¹, Enrico Maiorino², Chiara Vitelli²

¹Dipartimento di Fisica, Sapienza Università di Roma, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, I-00185, Roma, Italy. nicolo.spagnolo@uniroma1.it.

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|November 1, 2017

Summary

Researchers developed a genetic algorithm to efficiently reconstruct unknown linear optical networks. This method aids in characterizing complex interferometers crucial for quantum information science and quantum computing applications.

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Area of Science:

Integrated photonics
Quantum information science

Background:

Integrated photonics enables complex linear optical interferometers.
These are vital for quantum simulation, quantum metrology, and boson sampling.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an efficient algorithm for reconstructing unknown linear optical networks.
To provide a tool for characterizing implemented interferometers.

Main Methods:

A genetic algorithm-based reconstruction approach.
Experimental implementation using femtosecond laser writing for a 7-mode interferometer.

Main Results:

Successful reconstruction of a 7-mode interferometer.
Demonstration of the genetic algorithm as a viable characterization tool.

Conclusions:

Genetic algorithms offer an efficient method for characterizing linear optical networks.
This technique has potential applications in quantum metrology and learning Hamiltonian evolutions.