Main Catalog Physics Physics and technology of nanostructures, nuclear and molecular

Overview of electro-optical modulators in quantum optical integrated circuits

Authors: Zheltikov V.A., Pasechnikova D.V., Hydyrova S.
Published in issue: #5(70)/2022
DOI: 10.18698/2541-8009-2022-5-798
Category: Physics \| Chapter: Physics and technology of nanostructures, nuclear and molecular
Keywords: quantum optical integrated circuit, photonic qubit, modulator, electro-optical effect, phase plate, Mach-Zehnder interferometer, directional coupler, polarizer
Published: 24.06.2022

Methods of information coding in a photonic quantum computer by modulation of photon characteristics are described. The elements of quantum optical integrated circuits (QOIС) based on electro-optic effects, which allow changing intensity, polarization and phase of a light wave, are considered in detail. Classification of these elements according to the modulation type, their design, fabrication materials and electro-optical effects underlying the operation principle of modulators are described. The elements with the best characteristics and the simplest implementation in the QOIС are defined. Difficulties that might be encountered in the practical implementation of these elements are identified.

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