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.

*Contractor acknowledges Government's support in the publication of this paper. This material is based upon work funded by AFRL under AFRL Contract No. FA8750-17-3-6005.

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