Optimization of a quantum control sequence for initializing an NV spin register

Abstract

Implementation of many quantum information protocols require an efficient initialization of the quantum register. In the present report, we optimize a population trapping protocol for initializing a hybrid spin register associated a single nitrogen vacancy (NV) center in diamond. We initialize the quantum register by polarizing the electronic and the nuclear spins of the NV with a sequence of microwave, radio-frequency and optical pulses. We use a rate equation model to explain the distribution of population under the effect of the optical pulses. The model is compared to the experimental data obtained by performing partial quantum state tomography. To further increase the spin polarization, we propose a recursive protocol with optimized optical pulses.

arXiv comment7 pages, 6 figures

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