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Quantum logic gates and nuclear magnetic resonance pulse sequences
J A Jones1, R H Hansen, M Mosca
1OCMS, New Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QT, United Kingdom. jones@bioch.ox.ac.uk
Journal of Magnetic Resonance (San Diego, Calif. : 1997)
|January 8, 1999
Summary
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) can be used to build quantum computers by leveraging quantum mechanics principles. This technology enables the implementation of novel quantum algorithms and computer elements, comparable to conventional NMR experiments.
Area of Science:
- Quantum Computing
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
Background:
- Growing interest in NMR for quantum computation.
- Quantum computers utilize quantum mechanics for novel algorithms.
Purpose of the Study:
- Describe NMR's potential for building quantum computers.
- Compare NMR pulse sequences to conventional NMR.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical description of NMR for quantum computing elements.
- Analysis of pulse sequences in NMR quantum computing.
Main Results:
- NMR can, in principle, implement all necessary quantum computer elements.
- Demonstrated parallels between quantum NMR and conventional NMR pulse sequences.
Conclusions:
- NMR is a viable technology for implementing quantum computers.
- NMR offers a pathway for developing new quantum algorithms.