Introduction to Physical Implementations of Quantum Information Processing

TL;DR

This paper provides a pedagogical introduction to quantum information processing using atoms and ions, emphasizing physical implementations relevant to solid state systems.

Contribution

It offers a clear overview of how atoms and ions can be used for quantum information processing, filling a gap in educational resources.

Findings

Highlights physical methods for quantum information with atoms and ions

Summarizes key techniques and challenges in solid state quantum systems

Serves as an educational resource for students and researchers

Abstract

This was a contribution to the lecture notes on the 44th IFF Spring School held at Forschungszentrum J\"ulich in 2013 on "Quantum Information Processing". The school as a whole had a strong focus on solid state systems. It was the purpose of this contribution to give a brief pedagogical introduction into quantum information processing with atoms and ions.