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Quantum Bath Control with Nuclear Spin State Selectivity via Pulse-Adjusted Dynamical Decoupling.

J E Lang¹, D A Broadway^2,3, G A L White^2,3

¹Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom.

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By introducing controlled errors in dynamical decoupling (DD) pulses, researchers achieved quantum state readout and polarization transfer. This novel approach enhances control over quantum systems like nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond.

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Area of Science:

Quantum Control
Quantum Information Science
Condensed Matter Physics

Background:

Dynamical decoupling (DD) is essential for controlling open quantum systems.
Standard DD uses precise spin flips to manage environmental interactions.
Experimental errors in DD necessitate the development of error-robust protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the effects of controlled deviations from perfect π rotations in DD protocols.
To introduce novel capabilities like quantum state readout and polarization transfer into DD.
To engineer pulse-adjusted protocols for enhanced quantum control.

Main Methods:

Implementing small, constant deviations from perfect π rotations in DD pulse sequences.
Utilizing nuclear quantum state selectivity on nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond.
Applying engineered DD protocols to polarize the ^{13}C quantum bath.

Main Results:

Achieved quantum state readout and polarization transfer by introducing controlled errors in DD.
Demonstrated nuclear quantum state selectivity for efficient bath polarization.
Developed pulse-adjusted DD protocols with enhanced control capabilities.

Conclusions:

Controlled deviations ('errors') in DD pulses can unlock new functionalities.
This method enables efficient polarization of nuclear quantum baths.
The generic physical mechanism allows for systematic engineering of advanced quantum control protocols.