Jirschik, Robert;
(2019)
Hybrid Quantum Systems: Resonator State Preparation with Rydberg Atom Beams.
Doctoral thesis (Ph.D), UCL (University College London).
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Abstract
In this thesis theoretical studies of hybrid quantum systems composed of solid-state superconducting microwave resonators, mechanical oscillators, and gas-phase Rydberg atoms are described. The thesis begins with an overview of the current state of the field of hybrid quantum in- formation processing. An introduction to the physics of Rydberg atoms and the preparation processes of circular Rydberg states follows, including a review of the associated literature. Three main new research results are then presented. These include (1) numerical studies of static electric dipole interactions in strongly polarized gases of Rydberg atoms. The understanding and characterization of these interactions is essential to maximize the quantum-state preparation procedures required for the hybrid systems studied in the thesis; (2) analytical and numerical studies of quantum-state preparation and cooling in coplanar superconducting microwave resonators using beams of atoms in circular Rydberg states; and (3) studies of coupled Rydberg-atom—mechanical-oscillator systems. The results presented in each of these areas are of interest for hybrid quantum information processing and quantum computation, and optical-to- microwave photon conversion for quantum communication.
| Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Qualification: | Ph.D |
| Title: | Hybrid Quantum Systems: Resonator State Preparation with Rydberg Atom Beams |
| Event: | UCL (University College London) |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | Copyright © The Author 2019. Original content in this thesis is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Any third-party copyright material present remains the property of its respective owner(s) and is licensed under its existing terms. |
| Keywords: | Hybrid Quantum Systems, Rydberg Atoms |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Maths and Physical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Maths and Physical Sciences > Dept of Physics and Astronomy |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10074579 |
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