Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras

System And Method For Quantification Of All-optical Quantum Gates Via Quantum State Tomography

Technology Category/Market

Category- Quantum Technology

Industry Classification:

Quantum computing systems or methods; Optical systems or apparatus; Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing

Applications:

Precise quantification and implementation of all-optical quantum gates; robust quantum state tomography, improving the reliability of quantum information processing; efficient and accurate optical systems for quantum gate operation.

Market report:

The global quantum computing market was valued at USD 1.3 Billion in 2024 and projected to grow to USD 5.3 Billion by 2029 with a CAGR of 32.7%

Problem Statement

  • Effective quantification of all-optical quantum gates via tomography enhances precision in quantum computing.
  • Conventional optical quantum gate technologies lack robust systems for efficient and accurate state quantification.
  • Further, conventional quantification technologies have poor reliability due to high error rates, inefficiencies, and limited scalability in analyzing and implementing quantum gates.
  • There is a need for a scalable, accurate, and efficient method for quantum state tomography, improving reliability and practicality in quantum computing.

Technology

  • The invention quantifies all-optical quantum gates using quantum state tomography, enabling accurate measurement of gate fidelity essential for advanced quantum computing applications.
  • Utilizes Polarization State Dependent Polarizer (PSDP) to couple orbital angular momentum (OAM) and polarization, facilitating precise projective measurements and state reconstruction.
  • Features an optical system generating 36 OAM and polarization states, with projective measurements on each, ensuring robust quantum state tomography and fidelity assessment.
  • Demonstrates superior fidelity measurement accuracy for quantum gates like CNOT, leveraging efficient beam path management and state quantification methodologies.
  • Critical for quantum computing, optical quantum systems, and research involving precise state quantification and optimization of quantum gate performance metrics.

Key Features/Value Proposition

  • The invention employs quantum state tomography for precise fidelity assessment of optical quantum gates, surpassing traditional methods with higher accuracy in state reconstruction.
  • Utilizes PSDP to couple orbital angular momentum (OAM) and polarization, a novel feature improving the scope of projective measurements in quantum systems.
  • Generates and measures 36 OAM and polarization states, significantly expanding the parameter space for accurate gate performance analysis.
  • Offers a systematic and reproducible methodology, making it adaptable for future advancements in scalable quantum computing technologies.
  • Outperforms existing technologies by ensuring lower error rates and providing robust tools for gate fidelity comparison and optimization
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Contact for Licensing

Research Lab

Prof. Sivarama Krishnan

Department of Physics

Intellectual Property

  • IITM IDF Ref 2955
  • IN 202441049687 Patent Application

Technology Readiness Level

TRL 4

Technology Validated in Lab