Quantum computation over the vibrational modes of a single trapped ion

TL;DR

This paper explores how trapped-ion systems can be used for continuous-variable quantum computing, focusing on state preparation techniques leveraging motional and electronic degrees of freedom.

Contribution

It introduces methods for quantum state preparation in continuous-variable systems using trapped-ion platforms, expanding their application scope.

Findings

Demonstrated quantum operations for state preparation

Enhanced understanding of motional and electronic degrees of freedom

Potential for efficient continuous-variable quantum computing

Abstract

Continuous-variable quantum computing utilizes continuous parameters of a quantum system to encode information, promising efficient solutions to complex problems. Trapped-ion systems provide a robust platform with long coherence times and precise qubit control, enabling the manipulation of quantum information through its motional and electronic degrees of freedom. In this work, quantum operations that can be generated in trapped-ion systems are employed to investigate applications aimed at state preparation in continuous-variable quantum systems.