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Area of Science:

  • Quantum Computing
  • Integrated Photonics
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Realizing a controlled-NOT (CNOT) gate is crucial for building universal quantum computers.
  • Quantum photonic integrated circuits offer a promising platform for large-scale quantum information processing due to their high fidelity, efficiency, and compact nature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate a supercompact integrated quantum CNOT gate on silicon.
  • To significantly reduce the footprint of quantum CNOT gates for practical applications.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the concept of symmetry breaking in a six-channel waveguide superlattice.
  • Implemented a path-encoded quantum CNOT gate on a silicon photonic integrated circuit.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a supercompact footprint of 4.8×4.45 μm² (∼3λ×3λ).
  • Obtained a high-process fidelity of ∼0.925.
  • Demonstrated a low excess loss of <0.2 dB.

Conclusions:

  • The developed silicon quantum CNOT gate offers a footprint reduction of approximately 10,000 times compared to previous dielectric waveguide implementations.
  • This advancement paves the way for practical large-scale quantum information processing and applications in fundamental science and quantum technologies.