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Quantum state interrogation using a preshaped free electron wavefunction

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Bin Zhang
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Du Ran *
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Reuven Ianconescu
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A. Friedman
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Jacob Scheuer
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Amnon Yariv
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A. Gover
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevResearch.4.033071delete
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Abstract

Abstract

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We present a comprehensive theory for interrogation of the quantum state of a two-level system (TLS) based on a free-electron-bound-electron resonant interaction scheme. The scheme is based on free electrons, whose quantum electron wavefunction is preshaped or optically modulated by lasers in an electron microscope setup and then inelastically scattered by a quantum TLS target (e.g., atom, quantum dot, and crystal defect center) upon traversing in proximity to the target. Measurement of the postinteraction energy spectrum of the electrons probes and quantifies the full Bloch sphere parameters of a pre-excited TLS and enables coherent control of the qubit states. The exceptional advantage of this scheme over laser-based ones is atomic-scale spatial resolution of addressing individual TLS targets. Thus, this scheme opens horizons for electron microscopy in material interrogation and quantum information technology.
Keywords:
SCATTERING
EMISSION
MECHANICS

Journal

Physical Review Research cover
Physical Review Research
IF:
4.2
Papers:
7.6K
Citations:
2.7W

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C
California Institute of Technology
Scholars:
2.9W
Papers: 2.5W
Citations: 4.9W
T
Tel Aviv University
Scholars:
3.7W
Papers: 3.0W
Citations: 3.6W