Towards Using Trapped Ions as Memory Nodes in a Photon-mediated Quantum Network

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Abstract

Quantum networking exploits features of quantum mechanics to provide ultrasecure networks that are both tamper-proof and tamper-evident. Such networks can be implemented as distant memory nodes connected via photon-based interfaces. Trapped ions are nearly ideal quantum network nodes due to the precise control possible over both their internal and external degrees of freedom as well as for their superior performance as long-term quantum memories. Photon-based qubits are the natural choice to transfer information within the network due to their ability to transmit quantum information over long distances and the capability to process information "on-the-fly" between the memory nodes. We present the quantum research being done at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) with a focus on trapped ion qubits, the short- and long-term goals of the lab, and some of the unique resources we have access to at AFRL. Approved for Public Release [Case # 88ABW-2018-2102] Distribution Unlimited.

Presenters

  • Jameson O'Reilly

    Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA

Authors

  • Jameson O'Reilly

    Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA

  • Jackson Bell

    Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, NY 13441, USA

  • Daniela Bogorin

    Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, NY 13441, USA

  • Benjamin Bonenfant

    Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA

  • Paul Cook

    Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, NY 13441, USA

  • Savannah Decker

    Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA

  • Lester Disney

    Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, NY 13441, USA

  • Tyler Dolezal

    Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, NY 13441, USA

  • Benjamin Driesen

    Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA

  • Paige Haas

    Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, NY 13441, USA

  • Nicholas Hougland

    Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA

  • David Hucul

    Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, NY 13441, USA

  • Brad Liu

    SPAWAR, San Diego, CA 92110, USA

  • Samuel Marthage

    Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244, USA

  • Brennal Nelson

    Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA

  • Justin Phillips

    Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA

  • Kaitlin Poole

    Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, NY 13441, USA

  • Brandon Robinson

    Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA

  • Harris Rutbeck-Goldman

    Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, NY 13441, USA

  • Laura Wessing

    Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, NY 13441, USA

  • Kathy-Anne Soderberg

    Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, NY 13441, USA