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Emulating weak localization using a solid-state quantum circuit

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Yu Chen *
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P. Roushan
D
D. Sank
C
C. Neill
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Erik Lucero
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M. Mariantoni
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R. Barends
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B. Chiaro
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J. Kelly
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A. Megrant
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J. Mutus
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P. O’Malley
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A. Vainsencher
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J. Wenner
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T. White
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Yi Yin
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A. N. Cleland
J
John M. Martinis
DOI:10.1038/ncomms6184delete
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Quantum interference is one of the most fundamental physical effects found in nature. Recent advances in quantum computing now employ interference as a fundamental resource for computation and control. Quantum interference also lies at the heart of sophisticated condensed matter phenomena such as Anderson localization, phenomena that are difficult to reproduce in numerical simulations. Here, employing a multiple-element superconducting quantum circuit, with which we manipulate a single microwave photon, we demonstrate that we can emulate the basic effects of weak localization. By engineering the control sequence, we are able to reproduce the well-known negative magnetoresistance of weak localization as well as its temperature dependence. Furthermore, we can use our circuit to continuously tune the level of disorder, a parameter that is not readily accessible in mesoscopic systems. Demonstrating a high level of control, our experiment shows the potential for employing superconducting quantum circuits as emulators for complex quantum phenomena.
Keywords:
ANDERSON LOCALIZATION
COHERENT BACKSCATTERING
MAGNETORESISTANCE
FLUCTUATIONS
SIMULATIONS
PHOTONS
SPIN
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