Design of a Specialized Low Noise Amplifier for Enhancing Non-Classicality in Quantum Applications

TL;DR

This paper designs a low noise amplifier using HEMT technology to reduce noise and enhance nonclassicality in quantum signals within the C-band, combining classical circuit design with quantum analysis.

Contribution

It introduces a specialized low noise amplifier optimized for quantum applications, integrating quantum analysis with circuit design to study nonclassicality effects.

Findings

Achieved noise figure less than 0.065 dB in the C-band.

Analyzed quantum discord and its relation to noise figure.

Provided insights into quantum behavior of the amplifier at cryogenic temperatures.

Abstract

In this study, we present the design and analysis of a Low Noise Amplifier tailored specifically for quantum applications. We selected the HEMT for its unique noise reduction properties, crucial for quantum engineering. The main goal is to minimize the noise figure within the C-band frequency range (4-8 GHz) to induce nonclassicality in quantum signals. While achieving a noise figure of less than 0.065 dB within this band, we recognized the trade-off with gain, mitigated by incorporating additional stages to maintain noise figure at optimal levels. Quantum analysis of the circuit, employing a simplified model of HEMT due to its complexity, revealed insights into its nonlinear properties and interactions between circuit components and environmental factors. Leveraging Qutip toolbox in Python, we conducted time-evolution analysis of the system, revealing the circuit's behavior as an open quantum system under cryogenic conditions. Our investigation extends to quantifying quantum correlation (quantum discord) and its relationship with noise figure, posing important questions regarding the direct impact of its minimization on circuit nonclassicality at cryogenic temperatures. This comprehensive study sheds light on the intricate interplay between circuit design, and its influence on the relationship between the noise figure and quantum correlation.