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quant-ph2014★ 12 cited

Robust Adaptive Quantum Phase Estimation

Shibdas Roy, Ian R. Petersen, Elanor H. Huntington

Quantum parameter estimation is central to many fields such as quantum computation, communications and metrology. Optimal estimation theory has been instrumental in achieving the b…

quant-ph2014★ 148 cited

Spin Correlations as a Probe of Quantum Synchronization in Trapped Ion Phonon-Lasers

Michael R. Hush, Weibin Li, Sam Genway +2

We investigate quantum synchronization theoretically in a system consisting of two cold ions in microtraps. The ions' motion is damped by a standing-wave laser whilst also being dr…

quant-ph2014★ 11 cited

Quantum Key Distribution over Combined Atmospheric Fading Channels

Nedasadat Hosseinidehaj, Robert Malaney

In this work we analyze a quantum communication scheme for entanglement-based continuous variable quantum key distribution between two ground stations. Communication occurs via a s…

quant-ph2014

Effect of phase shifts on EPR entanglement generated on two propagating Gaussian fields via coherent feedback

Zhan Shi, Hendra I. Nurdin

Recent work has shown that deploying two nondegenerate optical parametric amplifiers (NOPAs) separately at two distant parties in a coherent feedback loop generates stronger Einste…

quant-ph2014★ 47 cited

Gaussian Entanglement Distribution via Satellite

Nedasadat Hosseinidehaj, Robert Malaney

In this work we analyse three quantum communication schemes for the generation of Gaussian entanglement between two ground stations. Communication occurs via a satellite over two i…

quant-ph2014★ 3 cited

Modular Quantum Memories Using Passive Linear Optics and Coherent Feedback

Hendra I. Nurdin, John E. Gough

In this paper, we show that quantum memory for qudit states encoded in a single photon pulsed optical field has a conceptually simple modular realization using only passive linear…

quant-ph2014★ 48 cited

Experimental realization of a dynamic squeezing gate

Kazunori Miyata, Hisashi Ogawa, Petr Marek +4

Squeezing is a nonlinear Gaussian operation that is the key component in construction of other nonlinear Gaussian gates. In our implementation of the squeezing gate, the amount and…

quant-ph2014★ 19 cited

Quantum filtering for multiple input multiple output systems driven by arbitrary zero-mean jointly Gaussian input fields

Hendra I. Nurdin

In this paper, we treat the quantum filtering problem for multiple input multiple output (MIMO) Markovian open quantum systems coupled to multiple boson fields in an arbitrary zero…

quant-ph2014★ 14 cited

Preparation of Pure Gaussian States via Cascaded Quantum Systems

Shan Ma, Matthew J. Woolley, Ian R. Petersen +1

This paper provides an alternative approach to the problem of preparing pure Gaussian states in a linear quantum system. It is shown that any pure Gaussian state can be generated b…

quant-ph2014

On the Quasi-Balanceable Class of Linear Quantum Stochastic Systems

Onvaree Techakesari, Hendra I. Nurdin

This paper concerns the recently proposed quasi-balanced truncation model reduction method for linear quantum stochastic systems. It has previously been shown that the quasi-balanc…

quant-ph2014★ 27 cited

A Direct Coupling Coherent Quantum Observer

Ian R. Petersen

This paper considers the problem of constructing a direct coupling quantum observer for a closed linear quantum system. The proposed observer is shown to be able to estimate some b…

quant-ph2014

Analytical study of bound states in graphene nano-ribbons and carbon nanotubes: The variable phase method and the relativistic Levinson theorem

D. S. Miserev

The problem of localized states in 1D systems with the relativistic spectrum, namely, graphene stripes and carbon nanotubes, has been analytically studied. The bound state as a sup…

quant-ph2014★ 26 cited

Comparing resolved-sideband cooling and measurement-based feedback cooling on an equal footing: analytical results in the regime of ground-state cooling

Kurt Jacobs, Hendra I. Nurdin, Frederick W. Strauch +1

We show that in the regime of ground-state cooling, simple expressions can be derived for the performance of resolved-sideband cooling --- an example of coherent feedback control -…

quant-ph2014★ 22 cited

Quantum Trajectories for a Class of Continuous Matrix Product Input States

John E. Gough, Matthew R. James, Hendra I. Nurdin

We introduce a new class of continuous matrix product (CMP) states and establish the stochastic master equations (quantum filters) for an arbitrary quantum system probed by a boson…

quant-ph2014★ 219 cited

Two-mode squeezed states in cavity optomechanics via engineering of a single reservoir

M. J. Woolley, A. A. Clerk

We study theoretically a three-mode optomechanical system where two mechanical oscillators are independently coupled to a single cavity mode. By optimized two-tone or four-tone dri…

quant-ph2014★ 1 cited

Analysis of Linear Quantum Optical Networks

Ian R. Petersen

This paper is concerned with the analysis of linear quantum optical networks. It provides a systematic approach to the construction a model for a given quantum network in terms of…

quant-ph2014

Representation and Network Synthesis for a Class of Mixed Quantum-Classical Linear Stochastic Systems

Shi Wang, Hendra I. Nurdin, Guofeng Zhang +1

The purpose of this paper is to present a network realization theory for a class of mixed quantum-classical linear stochastic systems. Two forms, the standard form and the general…

quant-ph2014★ 6 cited

Coherent-Classical Estimation versus Purely-Classical Estimation for Linear Quantum Systems

Shibdas Roy, Ian R. Petersen, Elanor H. Huntington

We consider a coherent-classical estimation scheme for a class of linear quantum systems. It comprises an estimator that is a mixed quantum-classical system without involving coher…

quant-ph2014★ 7 cited

Deterministic preparation of superpositions of vacuum plus one photon by adaptive homodyne detection: experimental considerations

Nicola Dalla Pozza, Howard M. Wiseman, Elanor H. Huntington

The preparation stage of optical qubits is an essential task in all the experimental setups employed for the test and demonstration of Quantum Optics principles. We consider a dete…

quant-ph2014★ 9 cited

Design of coherent quantum observers for linear quantum systems

Shanon L. Vuglar, Hadis Amini

Quantum versions of control problems are often more difficult than their classical counterparts because of the additional constraints imposed by quantum dynamics. For example, the…