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Area of Science:

  • Quantum electronics
  • Single-particle physics
  • Quantum information science

Background:

  • Quantum technologies, particularly qubit measurements using electronic interferometers, depend on precise single-particle emission.
  • Controlling the timing of single-particle sources is crucial for achieving accurately timed quantum operations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate accurate control over the emission time statistics of a dynamic single-electron transistor.
  • To investigate the crossover from adiabatic to non-adiabatic dynamics in single-electron emission.

Main Methods:

  • Measuring waiting times between emitted electrons to analyze emission statistics.
  • Ramping modulation frequency to transition the system between adiabatic and non-adiabatic regimes.
  • Measuring temporal fluctuations at the single-electron level to visualize dynamics.

Main Results:

  • Accurate control of electron emission timing was demonstrated by analyzing waiting times.
  • The system's transition from adiabatic to non-adiabatic dynamics was successfully controlled and visualized.
  • Detailed theoretical analysis explained the observed temporal fluctuations.

Conclusions:

  • Precise temporal control of single-electron emission is achievable.
  • This control is vital for advancing quantum technologies reliant on single quanta.
  • The findings support future developments in controlling and detecting single charges or heat quanta.