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Undergraduate Physics Seminar: "Electro-Optic Materials for Microwave-Optical Quantum Transduction", River Chen

Event Type
Seminar/Symposium
Sponsor
Department of Physics
Location
Loomis 464
Virtual
wifi event
Date
Oct 28, 2024   5:00 pm  
Contact
Tushar Mohan
E-Mail
tusharm4@illinois.edu
Phone
848-702-1630
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Originating Calendar
Physics - Undergraduate Student Events

Today’s state-of-the-art quantum computers from companies like Google and IBM rely on superconducting circuits operating at microwave frequencies. However, these systems face critical challenges when it comes to transmitting quantum information across longer distances. Microwave signals suffer from significant attenuation (signal loss) and are highly susceptible to thermal noise, especially at room temperature.Quantum transducers offer a promising solution by converting quantum states between microwave and optical frequencies. Optical signals, with superior coherence and minimal loss over fiber networks, provide a viable pathway for long-range quantum communication. Therefore, quantum transducers play a crucial role in realizing a scalable, interconnected quantum network. This talk will explore some of the underlying mechanisms of electro-optic quantum transduction, review current experimental progress, and discuss its significance for the future of distributed quantum computing and quantum internet infrastructure

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