Quantum computational imaging and sensing

TL;DR

This paper introduces a quantum computing framework for imaging and sensing that leverages quantum information processing to enhance performance, demonstrated through designing coherent receivers for optical communication and discussing technological requirements.

Contribution

It presents a novel quantum computational framework for imaging and sensing, including an example application and analysis of technological advancements needed.

Findings

Potential for improved imaging and sensing performance.

Design of coherent receivers for optical communication.

Identification of technological requirements for realization.

Abstract

We present a new framework for imaging and sensing based on utilizing a quantum computer to coherently process quantum information in an electromagnetic field. We describe the framework, its potential to provide improvements in imaging and sensing performance and present an example application, the design of coherent receivers for optical communication. Finally, we go over the improvements in quantum technologies required to fully realize quantum computational imaging and sensing.