Realizing photonic interconnects using the silicon-vacancy center in diamond

Distributed quantum computing presents an exciting pathway towards practical scaling of quantum computers. Photonic interconnects can create linkages between moderately sized logical qubit modules to create connected systems at a scale that is impractical to produce on a single chip. Quantum memories are a key component of these distributed quantum computing schemes by allowing for heralded entanglement, enabling connectivity between computing nodes at high rates and fidelity. Silicon-vacancy centers in diamond have emerged as a compelling candidate for this quantum memory functionality, in particular for their ability to realize high-fidelity spin-photon entanglement as well as its low-loss interfacing to photonic networks. In this talk I will provide an update on the development of these quantum memory nodes and how recent developments in diamond technology enable the utilization of SiV-based quantum interconnects for distributed quantum computing.