Quantum feedback by discrete quantum nondemolition measurements: Towards on-demand generation of photon-number states

I. Dotsenko, M. Mirrahimi, M. Brune, S. Haroche, J. M. Raimond, P. Rouchon

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Abstract

We propose a quantum feedback scheme for the preparation and protection of photon-number states of light trapped in a high- Q microwave cavity. A quantum nondemolition measurement of the cavity field provides information on the photon-number distribution. The feedback loop is closed by injecting into the cavity a coherent pulse adjusted to increase the probability of the target photon number. The efficiency and reliability of the closed-loop state stabilization is assessed by quantum Monte Carlo simulations. We show that, in realistic experimental conditions, the Fock states are efficiently produced and protected against decoherence.

Original languageEnglish
Article number013805
JournalPhysical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
Volume80
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 6 Aug 2009
Externally publishedYes

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