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Proof-of-principle demonstration of compiled Shor's algorithm using a quantum dot single-photon source
Funding: National Natural Science Foundation of China (11575174, 11674308, 11704424, 11774326, 11874346); Chinese Academy of Sciences; National Key Research and Development Program of China.We report a proof-of-principle demonstration of Shor’s algorithm with photons generated by an on-demand semiconductor quantum dot single-photon source for the first time. A fully compiled version of Shor’s algorithm for factoring 15 has been accomplished with a significantly reduced resource requirement that employs the four-photon cluster state. Genuine multiparticle entanglement properties are confirmed to reveal the quantum character of the algorithm and circuit. The implementation realizes the Shor’s algorithm with deterministic photonic qubits, which opens new applications for cluster state beyond one-way quantum computing.Publisher PDFPeer reviewe
Eliminating temporal correlation in quantum-dot entangled photon source by quantum interference
Semiconductor quantum dots, as promising solid-state platform, have exhibited
deterministic photon pair generation with high polarization entanglement
f\textcompwordmark idelity for quantum information applications. However, due
to temporal correlation from inherently cascaded emission, photon
indistinguishability is limited, which restricts their potential scalability to
multi-photon experiments. Here, by utilizing quantum interferences to decouple
polarization entanglement from temporal correlation, we improve multi-photon
entanglement f\textcompwordmark idelity from to . Our work paves the way to realize scalable and high-quality
multi-photon states from quantum dots
High-efficiency single-photon source above the loss-tolerant threshold for efficient linear optical quantum computing
Photon loss is the biggest enemy for scalable photonic quantum information
processing. This problem can be tackled by using quantum error correction,
provided that the overall photon loss is below a threshold of 1/3. However, all
reported on-demand and indistinguishable single-photon sources still fall short
of this threshold. Here, by using tailor shaped laser pulse excitation on a
high-quantum efficiency single quantum dot deterministically coupled to a
tunable open microcavity, we demonstrate a high-performance source with a
single-photon purity of 0.9795(6), photon indistinguishability of 0.9856(13),
and an overall system efficiency of 0.712(18), simultaneously. This source for
the first time reaches the efficiency threshold for scalable photonic quantum
computing. With this source, we further demonstrate 1.89(14) dB intensity
squeezing, and consecutive 40-photon events with 1.67 mHz count rate
The LAMOST Survey of Background Quasars in the Vicinity of the Andromeda and Triangulum Galaxies -- II. Results from the Commissioning Observations and the Pilot Surveys
We present new quasars discovered in the vicinity of the Andromeda and
Triangulum galaxies with the LAMOST during the 2010 and 2011 observational
seasons. Quasar candidates are selected based on the available SDSS, KPNO 4 m
telescope, XSTPS optical, and WISE near infrared photometric data. We present
509 new quasars discovered in a stripe of ~135 sq. deg from M31 to M33 along
the Giant Stellar Stream in the 2011 pilot survey datasets, and also 17 new
quasars discovered in an area of ~100 sq. deg that covers the central region
and the southeastern halo of M31 in the 2010 commissioning datasets. These 526
new quasars have i magnitudes ranging from 15.5 to 20.0, redshifts from 0.1 to
3.2. They represent a significant increase of the number of identified quasars
in the vicinity of M31 and M33. There are now 26, 62 and 139 known quasars in
this region of the sky with i magnitudes brighter than 17.0, 17.5 and 18.0
respectively, of which 5, 20 and 75 are newly-discovered. These bright quasars
provide an invaluable collection with which to probe the kinematics and
chemistry of the ISM/IGM in the Local Group of galaxies. A total of 93 quasars
are now known with locations within 2.5 deg of M31, of which 73 are newly
discovered. Tens of quasars are now known to be located behind the Giant
Stellar Stream, and hundreds behind the extended halo and its associated
substructures of M31. The much enlarged sample of known quasars in the vicinity
of M31 and M33 can potentially be utilized to construct a perfect astrometric
reference frame to measure the minute PMs of M31 and M33, along with the PMs of
substructures associated with the Local Group of galaxies. Those PMs are some
of the most fundamental properties of the Local Group.Comment: 26 pages, 6 figures, AJ accepte
Experimental Generation of Spin-Photon Entanglement in Silicon Carbide
A solid-state approach for quantum networks is advantages, as it allows the
integration of nanophotonics to enhance the photon emission and the utilization
of weakly coupled nuclear spins for long-lived storage. Silicon carbide,
specifically point defects within it, shows great promise in this regard due to
the easy of availability and well-established nanofabrication techniques.
Despite of remarkable progresses made, achieving spin-photon entanglement
remains a crucial aspect to be realized. In this paper, we experimentally
generate entanglement between a silicon vacancy defect in silicon carbide and a
scattered single photon in the zero-phonon line. The spin state is measured by
detecting photons scattered in the phonon sideband. The photonic qubit is
encoded in the time-bin degree-of-freedom and measured using an unbalanced
Mach-Zehnder interferometer. Photonic correlations not only reveal the quality
of the entanglement but also verify the deterministic nature of the
entanglement creation process. By harnessing two pairs of such spin-photon
entanglement, it becomes straightforward to entangle remote quantum nodes at
long distance.Comment: 8 pages in total, 4 figures in the main text, 1 figure in the
supplemental materia
The evaluation of risk for obstructive sleep apnea in patients with type 2 diabetes
Cilj istraživanja je procijeniti rizik za opstrukcijsku apneju tijekom spavanja (engl. Obstructive sleep apnea, OSA) u bolesnika sa šećernom bolešću tipa 2, s pomoću STOP upitnika (engl. Snoring, Tiredness, Observed, Pressure; STOP). S pomoću Epworthove ljestvice pospanosti (ESS) procijenjena je prekomjerna dnevna pospanost i ispitana povezanost pospanosti i rizika za OSA-u u bolesnika sa šećernom bolešću tipa 2. Dosadašnja istraživanja pokazala su da oštećena tolerancije glukoze i šećerna bolest tipa 2 predstavljaju čimbenik rizika za OSA-u, ali i da OSA predstavlja čimbenik rizika za šećernu bolest tipa 2. U našem istraživanju sudjelovala su 252 ispitanika sa šećernom bolešću tipa 2, koji su bili anketirani za vrijeme redovitih pregleda u Kliničkom bolničkom centru Split. Rezultati našeg istraživanja pokazali su da je 156
ispitanika (61,9%) imalo povećan rizik za OSA-u prema rezultatima STOP upitnika. Nadalje, ispitanici koji su imali povećani rizik u odnosu na ispitanike koji nisu imali rizik za OSA-u bili su stariji (65 vs. 61 godina, p < 0,05), imali viši indeks tjelesne mase (28,6 ± 5,1 vs. 26,5 ± 4,1, p < 0,001), veći opseg vrata (41,5 ± 4,7
vs. 39,6 ± 6,2, p < 0,009) i bili pospaniji prema rezultatima ESS (5,3 ± 3,1 vs. 3,9 ± 2,5, p < 0,001). Uz šećernu bolest, većina ispitanika imala je i pridružene bolesti: arterijska hipertenzija (46%), gastroezofagealna refluksna bolest (28%), depresija (10%) i astma (8%). OSA je dio širokoga spektra poremećaja disanja tijekom spavanja koja se dovodi u vezu s metaboličkim poremećajima poput šećerne bolesti tipa 2, a epidemiološki podaci o zastupljenosti OSA u Hrvatskoj su nedostatni. Ovo istraživanje ukazuje na potrebu
provođenja probira za OSA u bolesnika sa šećernom bolešću tipa 2, koristeći STOP upitnik.The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with type 2 diabetes using the STOP questionnaire (Snoring, Tiredness, Observed, Pressure; STOP). Excessive daytime sleepiness was evaluated with the Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS). Previous studies support the idea that
glucose intolerance and type 2 diabetes might represent risk factors for OSA, as well as the idea of OSA being the risk factor for type 2 diabetes. A total of 252 patients with type 2 diabetes were surveyed during the regular follow-up in the Regional Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases of Split University Hospital. The results of our study indicate that 156 patients (61.9%) had increased risk for OSA according to STOP questionnaire score. In addition, those at high risk for OSA were older (65 vs. 61 years
of age, p < 0.05), had higher body mass index (BMI, 28.6 ± 5.1 vs. 26.5 ± 4.1, p < 0.001), higher neck circumference (41.5 ± 4.7 vs. 39.6 ± 6.2, p < 0.009), and had excessive daytime sleepiness according to the ESS score (5.3 ± 3.1 vs. 3.9 ± 2.5, p < 0.001). Individuals with type 2 diabetes reported to have comorbidities, mainly hypertension (46%), gastroesophageal reflux disease (28%), depression (10%), and asthma (8%). Based on current evidence from literature, OSA could be related to clinical conditions such as
diabetes and essential hypertension. More epidemiological data are needed to establish the prevalence of OSA in Croatian patients with type 2 diabetes. Our findings indicate the relevance of STOP questionnaire use as a screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea in patients with type 2 diabetes in Croatia
The synthesis of some new (1-aryl-5-methyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl) diarylmethanol
171-174The(1-aryl-5-methyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)diarylmethanols were synthesized by ethyl 1-aryl-5-methyl-1H-1,2,3-triazole-4-carboxylate. The yielded products are investigated with NMR, MS, IR, elemental analyses and X-ray crystallographic techniques
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