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Fuli Li

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Demonstration of quantum permutation algorithm with a single photon ququart

We report an experiment to demonstrate a quantum permutation determining algorithm with linear optical system. By employing photon polarization and spatial modes, we realize the quantum ququart states and all the essential permutation transformations. Compared with the classical case, this work determines the parity of the permutation in only one step of evaluation and displays the remarkable speedup of quantum algorithm. This experiment is accomplished in single photon level and exhibits strong universality in quantum computation.

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Probing the topological charge of a vortex beam with dynamic angular double slits

When a vortex beam with the spiral phase structure passes through a dynamic angular double slits (ADS), the interference pattern changes alternatively between destructive and constructive at the angular bisector direction of the ADS due to their phase difference. Based on this property, we experimentally demonstrate a simple method, which can precisely and efficiently determine the topological charge of vortex beams. What is more, this scheme allows determining both the modulus and sign of the topological charge of vortex beams simultaneously.

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Super sub-wavelength patterns in photon coincidence detection

High-precision measurements implemented by means of light is desired in all fields of science. However, light is a wave and Rayleigh criterion gives us a diffraction limitation in classical optics which restricts to get arbitrary high resolution. Sub-wavelength interference has a potential application in lithography to beat the classical Rayleigh limit of resolution. We carefully study the second-order correlation theory to get the physics behind sub-wavelength interference in photon coincidence detection. A Young's double-slit experiment with pseudo-thermal light is carried out to test the second-order correlation pattern. The result shows that when different scanning ways of two point detectors are chosen, one can get super sub-wavelength interference patterns. We then give a theoretical explanation to this surprising result, and find this explanation is also suitable for the result by using entangled light. Furthermore, we discuss the limitation of this kind of super sub-wavelength interference patterns in quantum lithography.

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A quantum algorithm for solving some discrete mathematical problems by probing their energy spectra

When a probe qubit is coupled to a quantum register that represents a physical system, the probe qubit will exhibit a dynamical response only when it is resonant with a transition in the system. Using this principle, we propose a quantum algorithm for solving discrete mathematical problems based on the circuit model. Our algorithm has favorable scaling properties in solving some discrete mathematical problems.

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Evaluating Laguerre-Gaussian beams with an invariant parameter

We define a new parameter about Laguerre-Gaussian (LG) beams, named $Q^{l}_{p}$, which is only related to mode indices $p$ and $l$. This parameter is able to both evaluate and distinguish LG beams. The $Q^{l}_{p}$ values are first calculated theoretically and then measured experimentally for several different LG beams. Another mode quality parameter, $ M^{2} $ value, is also measured. The comparison between $Q^{l}_{p}$ and $ M^{2}$ shows same trend for the quality of LG mode, while the measurement of $Q^{l}_{p}$ is much easier than $ M^{2}$.

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Characterizing vortex beam with angular-double-slit interference

The Fraunhofer diffraction intensity distribution of Laguerre-Gaussian beam is studied in an angular-double-slit interferometer. We demonstrate that the spiral phase structure of vortex light can be clearly revealed in this interference geometry, and it gives us an efficient way to distinguish different order of Laguerre-Gaussian beams. This angular-double-slit interference gives us a better understanding to the nature of orbital angular momentum and the interpretation of vortex beams interference phenomenon.

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Spin polarization separation of reflected light at Brewster angle

A novel spin polarization separation of reflected light is observed, when a linearly polarized Gaussian beam impinges on an air-glass interface at Brewster angle. In the far-field zone, spins of photons are oppositely polarized in two regions along the direction perpendicular to incident plane. Spatial scale of this polarization is related to optical properties of dielectric and can be controlled by experimental configuration. We believe that this study benefits the manipulation of spins of photons and the development of methods for investigating optical properties of materials.

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Variation of polarization distribution of reflected beam caused by spin separation

The variation of polarization distribution of reflected beam at specular interface and far field caused by spin separation has been studied. Due to the diffraction effect, we find a distinct difference of light polarization at the two regions. The variation of polarization distribution of reflected light provides a new method to measure the spin separation displacement caused by Spin Hall Effect of light.

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Quantum information transfer with nitrogen-vacancy centers coupled to a whispering-gallery microresonator

We propose an efficient scheme for the realization of quantum information transfer and entanglement with nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers coupled to a high-Q whispering-gallery mode (WGM) microresonator. We show that, based on the effective dipole-dipole interaction between the NV centers mediated by the WGM, quantum information can be transferred between the NV centers through Raman transitions combined with laser fields. This protocol may open up promising possibilities for quantum communications with the solid state cavity QED system.

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Engineering two-mode squeezed states of cold atomic clouds with a superconducting stripline resonator

A scheme is proposed for engineering two-mode squeezed states of two separated cold atomic clouds positioned near the surface of a superconducting stripline resonator. Based on the coherent magnetic coupling between the atomic spins and a stripline resonator mode, the desired two-mode squeezed state can be produced via precisely control on the dynamics of the system. This scheme may be used to realize scalable on-chip quantum networks with cold atoms coupling to stripline resonators.

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Modeling Motility of the Kinesin Dimer from Molecular Properties of Individual Monomers

Conventional kinesin is a homodimeric motor protein that unidirectionally transports organelles along filamentous microtubule (MT) by hydrolyzing ATP molecules. This study shows that the load modulations of ATP turnover and head diffusion are both essential in determining the performance of the dimer under loads. It is found that the consecutive run length of the dimer critically depends upon a few pathways, leading to the detachment of individual heads from MT. Modifying rates for these detachment pathways changes the run length but not the velocity of the dimer, consistent with mutant experiments. The run length may increase with or without the ATP concentration, depending upon a single rate for pure mechanical detachment. This finding provides an explanation to a previous controversy concerning ATP dependence of the run length, and related quantitative predictions of this study can be tested by a future experiment. This study also finds that the experimental observations for assisting loads can be quantitatively explained by load-biased head diffusion. We thus conclude that the dimer motility under resisting as well as assisting loads is governed by essentially the same mechanisms.

physics.bio-ph↗