



@article {1784,
	title = {Effective Field Theory for Rydberg Polaritons},
	journal = {Physical Review Letters},
	volume = {117},
	year = {2016},
	month = {2016/09/09},
	pages = {113601},
	abstract = {<p>We study non-perturbative effects in N-body scattering of Rydberg polaritons using effective field theory (EFT). We develop an EFT in one dimension and show how a suitably long medium can be used to prepare shallow N-body bound states. We then derive the effective N-body interaction potential for Rydberg polaritons and the associated N-body contact force that arises in the EFT. We use the contact force to find the leading order corrections to the binding energy of the N-body bound states and determine the photon number at which the EFT description breaks down. We find good agreement throughout between the predictions of EFT and numerical simulations of the exact two and three photon wavefunction transmission.</p>},
	doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.117.113601},
	url = {http://arxiv.org/abs/1605.05651},
	author = {Michael Gullans and J. D. Thompson and Y. Wang and Q. -Y. Liang and V. Vuletic and M. D. Lukin and Alexey V. Gorshkov}
}
@article {1507,
	title = {Coulomb bound states of strongly interacting photons},
	journal = {Physical Review Letters},
	volume = {115},
	year = {2015},
	month = {2015/09/16},
	pages = {123601},
	abstract = {  We show that two photons coupled to Rydberg states via electromagnetically
induced transparency can interact via an effective Coulomb potential. This
interaction gives rise to a continuum of two-body bound states. Within the
continuum, metastable bound states are distinguished in analogy with
quasi-bound states tunneling through a potential barrier. We find multiple
branches of metastable bound states whose energy spectrum is governed by the
Coulomb potential, thus obtaining a photonic analogue of the hydrogen atom.
Under certain conditions, the wavefunction resembles that of a diatomic
molecule in which the two polaritons are separated by a finite "bond length."
These states propagate with a negative group velocity in the medium, allowing
for a simple preparation and detection scheme, before they slowly decay to
pairs of bound Rydberg atoms.
},
	doi = {10.1103/PhysRevLett.115.123601},
	url = {http://arxiv.org/abs/1505.03859v1},
	author = {Mohammad F. Maghrebi and Michael Gullans and P. Bienias and S. Choi and I. Martin and O. Firstenberg and M. D. Lukin and H. P. B{\"u}chler and Alexey V. Gorshkov}
}
@article {1506,
	title = {Scattering resonances and bound states for strongly interacting Rydberg  polaritons
},
	journal = {Physical Review A},
	volume = {90},
	year = {2014},
	month = {2014/11/3},
	abstract = {  We provide a theoretical framework describing slow-light polaritons
interacting via atomic Rydberg states. We use a diagrammatic method to
analytically derive the scattering properties of two polaritons. We identify
parameter regimes where polariton-polariton interactions are repulsive.
Furthermore, in the regime of attractive interactions, we identify multiple
two-polariton bound states, calculate their dispersion, and study the resulting
scattering resonances. Finally, the two-particle scattering properties allow us
to derive the effective low-energy many-body Hamiltonian. This theoretical
platform is applicable to ongoing experiments.
},
	doi = {10.1103/PhysRevA.90.053804},
	url = {http://arxiv.org/abs/1402.7333v1},
	author = {P. Bienias and S. Choi and O. Firstenberg and Mohammad F. Maghrebi and Michael Gullans and M. D. Lukin and Alexey V. Gorshkov and H. P. B{\"u}chler}
}
@article {1497,
	title = {Preparation of Non-equilibrium Nuclear Spin States in Double Quantum  Dots
},
	journal = {Physical Review B},
	volume = {88},
	year = {2013},
	month = {2013/7/15},
	abstract = {  We theoretically study the dynamic polarization of lattice nuclear spins in
GaAs double quantum dots containing two electrons. In our prior work [Phys.
Rev. Lett. 104, 226807 (2010)] we identified three regimes of long-term
dynamics, including the build up of a large difference in the Overhauser fields
across the dots, the saturation of the nuclear polarization process associated
with formation of so-called "dark states," and the elimination of the
difference field. In particular, when the dots are different sizes we found
that the Overhauser field becomes larger in the smaller dot. Here we present a
detailed theoretical analysis of these problems including a model of the
polarization dynamics and the development of a new numerical method to
efficiently simulate semiclassical central-spin problems. When nuclear spin
noise is included, the results agree with our prior work indicating that large
difference fields and dark states are stable configurations, while the
elimination of the difference field is unstable; however, in the absence of
noise we find all three steady states are achieved depending on parameters.
These results are in good agreement with dynamic nuclear polarization
experiments in double quantum dots.
},
	doi = {10.1103/PhysRevB.88.035309},
	url = {http://arxiv.org/abs/1212.6953v3},
	author = {Michael Gullans and J. J. Krich and J. M. Taylor and B. I. Halperin and M. D. Lukin}
}
@article {1504,
	title = {Single-photon nonlinear optics with graphene plasmons},
	journal = {Physical Review Letters},
	volume = {111},
	year = {2013},
	month = {2013/12/11},
	abstract = {  We show that it is possible to realize significant nonlinear optical
interactions at the few photon level in graphene nanostructures. Our approach
takes advantage of the electric field enhancement associated with the strong
confinement of graphene plasmons and the large intrinsic nonlinearity of
graphene. Such a system could provide a powerful platform for quantum nonlinear
optical control of light. As an example, we consider an integrated optical
device that exploits this large nonlinearity to realize a single photon switch.
},
	doi = {10.1103/PhysRevLett.111.247401},
	url = {http://arxiv.org/abs/1309.2651v3},
	author = {Michael Gullans and D. E. Chang and F. H. L. Koppens and F. J. Garc{\'\i}a de Abajo and M. D. Lukin}
}
@article {1503,
	title = {Nanoplasmonic Lattices for Ultracold atoms},
	journal = {Physical Review Letters},
	volume = {109},
	year = {2012},
	month = {2012/12/6},
	abstract = {  We propose to use sub-wavelength confinement of light associated with the
near field of plasmonic systems to create nanoscale optical lattices for
ultracold atoms. Our approach combines the unique coherence properties of
isolated atoms with the sub-wavelength manipulation and strong light-matter
interaction associated with nano-plasmonic systems. It allows one to
considerably increase the energy scales in the realization of Hubbard models
and to engineer effective long-range interactions in coherent and dissipative
many-body dynamics. Realistic imperfections and potential applications are
discussed.
},
	doi = {10.1103/PhysRevLett.109.235309},
	url = {http://arxiv.org/abs/1208.6293v3},
	author = {Michael Gullans and T. Tiecke and D. E. Chang and J. Feist and J. D. Thompson and J. I. Cirac and P. Zoller and M. D. Lukin}
}
@article {1353,
	title = {Dynamic Nuclear Polarization in Double Quantum Dots},
	journal = {Physical Review Letters},
	volume = {104},
	year = {2010},
	month = {2010/6/4},
	abstract = {We theoretically investigate the controlled dynamic polarization of lattice nuclear spins in GaAs double quantum dots containing two electrons. Three regimes of long-term dynamics are identified, including the build up of a large difference in the Overhauser fields across the dots, the saturation of the nuclear polarization process associated with formation of so-called "dark states," and the elimination of the difference field. We show that in the case of unequal dots, build up of difference fields generally accompanies the nuclear polarization process, whereas for nearly identical dots, build up of difference fields competes with polarization saturation in dark states. The elimination of the difference field does not, in general, correspond to a stable steady state of the polarization process.
},
	doi = {10.1103/PhysRevLett.104.226807},
	url = {http://arxiv.org/abs/1003.4508v2},
	author = {Michael Gullans and J. J. Krich and J. M. Taylor and H. Bluhm and B. I. Halperin and C. M. Marcus and M. Stopa and A. Yacoby and M. D. Lukin}
}
@article {1354,
	title = {High-sensitivity diamond magnetometer with nanoscale resolution},
	journal = {Nature Physics},
	volume = {4},
	year = {2008},
	month = {2008/9/14},
	pages = {810 - 816},
	abstract = {We present a novel approach to the detection of weak magnetic fields that takes advantage of recently developed techniques for the coherent control of solid-state electron spin quantum bits. Specifically, we investigate a magnetic sensor based on Nitrogen-Vacancy centers in room-temperature diamond. We discuss two important applications of this technique: a nanoscale magnetometer that could potentially detect precession of single nuclear spins and an optical magnetic field imager combining spatial resolution ranging from micrometers to millimeters with a sensitivity approaching few femtotesla/Hz$^{1/2}$.
},
	doi = {10.1038/nphys1075},
	url = {http://arxiv.org/abs/0805.1367v1},
	author = {J. M. Taylor and P. Cappellaro and L. Childress and L. Jiang and D. Budker and P. R. Hemmer and A. Yacoby and R. Walsworth and M. D. Lukin}
}
@article {1358,
	title = {A fast and robust approach to long-distance quantum communication with atomic ensembles},
	journal = {Physical Review A},
	volume = {76},
	year = {2007},
	month = {2007/7/2},
	abstract = {Quantum repeaters create long-distance entanglement between quantum systems while overcoming difficulties such as the attenuation of single photons in a fiber. Recently, an implementation of a repeater protocol based on single qubits in atomic ensembles and linear optics has been proposed [Nature 414, 413 (2001)]. Motivated by rapid experimental progress towards implementing that protocol, here we develop a more efficient scheme compatible with active purification of arbitrary errors. Using similar resources as the earlier protocol, our approach intrinsically purifies leakage out of the logical subspace and all errors within the logical subspace, leading to greatly improved performance in the presence of experimental inefficiencies. Our analysis indicates that our scheme could generate approximately one pair per 3 minutes over 1280 km distance with fidelity (F>78\%) sufficient to violate Bell{\textquoteright}s inequality.
},
	doi = {10.1103/PhysRevA.76.012301},
	url = {http://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0609236v3},
	author = {L. Jiang and J. M. Taylor and M. D. Lukin}
}
@article {1359,
	title = {Relaxation, dephasing, and quantum control of electron spins in double quantum dots},
	journal = {Physical Review B},
	volume = {76},
	year = {2007},
	month = {2007/7/13},
	abstract = {Recent experiments have demonstrated quantum manipulation of two-electron spin states in double quantum dots using electrically controlled exchange interactions. Here, we present a detailed theory for electron spin dynamics in two-electron double dot systems that was used to guide these experiments and analyze experimental results. The theory treats both charge and spin degrees of freedom on an equal basis. Specifically, we analyze the relaxation and dephasing mechanisms that are relevant to experiments and discuss practical approaches for quantum control of two-electron system. We show that both charge and spin dephasing play important roles in the dynamics of the two-spin system, but neither represents a fundamental limit for electrical control of spin degrees of freedom in semiconductor quantum bits.
},
	doi = {10.1103/PhysRevB.76.035315},
	url = {http://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0602470v2},
	author = {J. M. Taylor and J. R. Petta and A. C. Johnson and A. Yacoby and C. M. Marcus and M. D. Lukin}
}
@article {1360,
	title = {Cavity quantum electrodynamics with semiconductor double-dot molecules on a chip},
	year = {2006},
	month = {2006/05/05},
	abstract = {We describe a coherent control technique for coupling electron spin states associated with semiconductor double-dot molecule to a microwave stripline resonator on a chip. We identify a novel regime of operation in which strong interaction between a molecule and a resonator can be achieved with minimal decoherence, reaching the so-called strong coupling regime of cavity QED. We describe potential applications of such a system, including low-noise coherent electrical control, fast QND measurements of spin states, and long-range spin coupling.
},
	url = {http://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0605144v1},
	author = {J. M. Taylor and M. D. Lukin}
}
@article {1364,
	title = {Fault-tolerant Quantum Communication with Minimal Physical Requirements},
	journal = {Physical Review Letters},
	volume = {96},
	year = {2006},
	month = {2006/2/23},
	abstract = {We describe a novel protocol for a quantum repeater which enables long distance quantum communication through realistic, lossy photonic channels. Contrary to previous proposals, our protocol incorporates active purification of arbitrary errors at each step of the protocol using only two qubits at each repeater station. Because of these minimal physical requirements, the present protocol can be realized in simple physical systems such as solid-state single photon emitters. As an example, we show how nitrogen vacancy color centers in diamond can be used to implement the protocol, using the nuclear and electronic spin to form the two qubits.
},
	doi = {10.1103/PhysRevLett.96.070504},
	url = {http://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0410123v3},
	author = {L. Childress and J. M. Taylor and A. S. Sorensen and M. D. Lukin}
}
@article {1361,
	title = {Dephasing of quantum bits by a quasi-static mesoscopic environment},
	year = {2005},
	month = {2005/12/07},
	abstract = {We examine coherent processes in a two-state quantum system that is strongly coupled to a mesoscopic spin bath and weakly coupled to other environmental degrees of freedom. Our analysis is specifically aimed at understanding the quantum dynamics of solid-state quantum bits such as electron spins in semiconductor structures and superconducting islands. The role of mesoscopic degrees of freedom with long correlation times (local degrees of freedom such as nuclear spins and charge traps) in qubit-related dephasing is discussed in terms of a quasi-static bath. A mathemat- ical framework simultaneously describing coupling to the slow mesoscopic bath and a Markovian environment is developed and the dephasing and decoherence properties of the total system are investigated. The model is applied to several specific examples with direct relevance to current ex- periments. Comparisons to experiments suggests that such quasi-static degrees of freedom play an important role in current qubit implementations. Several methods of mitigating the bath-induced error are considered.
},
	url = {http://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0512059v2},
	author = {J. M. Taylor and M. D. Lukin}
}
@article {1363,
	title = {Fault-tolerant quantum repeaters with minimal physical resources, and implementations based on single photon emitters},
	journal = {Physical Review A},
	volume = {72},
	year = {2005},
	month = {2005/11/28},
	abstract = {We analyze a novel method that uses fixed, minimal physical resources to achieve generation and nested purification of quantum entanglement for quantum communication over arbitrarily long distances, and discuss its implementation using realistic photon emitters and photonic channels. In this method, we use single photon emitters with two internal degrees of freedom formed by an electron spin and a nuclear spin to build intermediate nodes in a quantum channel. State-selective fluorescence is used for probabilistic entanglement generation between electron spins in adjacent nodes. We analyze in detail several approaches which are applicable to realistic, homogeneously broadened single photon emitters. Furthermore, the coupled electron and nuclear spins can be used to efficiently implement entanglement swapping and purification. We show that these techniques can be combined to generate high-fidelity entanglement over arbitrarily long distances. We present a specific protocol that functions in polynomial time and tolerates percent-level errors in entanglement fidelity and local operations. The scheme has the lowest requirements on physical resources of any current scheme for fully fault-tolerant quantum repeaters.
},
	doi = {10.1103/PhysRevA.72.052330},
	url = {http://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0502112v1},
	author = {L. I. Childress and J. M. Taylor and A. S. Sorensen and M. D. Lukin}
}
@article {1362,
	title = {Solid-state circuit for spin entanglement generation and purification},
	journal = {Physical Review Letters},
	volume = {94},
	year = {2005},
	month = {2005/6/15},
	abstract = {We show how realistic charge manipulation and measurement techniques, combined with the exchange interaction, allow for the robust generation and purification of four-particle spin entangled states in electrically controlled semiconductor quantum dots. The generated states are immunized to the dominant sources of noise via a dynamical decoherence-free subspace; all additional errors are corrected by a purification protocol. This approach may find application in quantum computation, communication, and metrology.
},
	doi = {10.1103/PhysRevLett.94.236803},
	url = {http://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0503255v2},
	author = {J. M. Taylor and W. D{\"u}r and P. Zoller and A. Yacoby and C. M. Marcus and M. D. Lukin}
}
@article {1365,
	title = {Quantum information processing using localized ensembles of nuclear spins},
	year = {2004},
	month = {2004/07/23},
	abstract = {We describe a technique for quantum information processing based on localized en sembles of nuclear spins. A qubit is identified as the presence or absence of a collective excitation of a mesoscopic ensemble of nuclear spins surrounding a single quantum dot. All single and two-qubit operations can be effected using hyperfine interactions and single-electron spin rotations, hence the proposed scheme avoids gate errors arising from entanglement between spin and orbital degrees of freedom. Ultra-long coherence times of nuclear spins suggest that this scheme could be particularly well suited for applications where long lived memory is essential.
},
	url = {http://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0407640v2},
	author = {J. M. Taylor and G. Giedke and H. Christ and B. Paredes and J. I. Cirac and P. Zoller and M. D. Lukin and A. Imamoglu}
}
@article {1366,
	title = {Controlling a mesoscopic spin environment by quantum bit manipulation},
	journal = {Physical Review Letters},
	volume = {91},
	year = {2003},
	month = {2003/12/10},
	abstract = {We present a unified description of cooling and manipulation of a mesoscopic bath of nuclear spins via coupling to a single quantum system of electronic spin (quantum bit). We show that a bath cooled by the quantum bit rapidly saturates. Although the resulting saturated states of the spin bath ({\textquoteleft}{\textquoteleft}dark states{\textquoteright}{\textquoteright}) generally have low degrees of polarization and purity, their symmetry properties make them a valuable resource for the coherent manipulation of quantum bits. Specifically, we demonstrate that the dark states of nuclear ensembles can be used to coherently control the system-bath interaction and to provide a robust, long-lived quantum memory for qubit states.
},
	doi = {10.1103/PhysRevLett.91.246802},
	url = {http://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0308459v1},
	author = {J. M. Taylor and A. Imamoglu and M. D. Lukin}
}
@article {1367,
	title = {Long-lived memory for mesoscopic quantum bits},
	journal = {Physical Review Letters},
	volume = {90},
	year = {2003},
	month = {2003/5/20},
	abstract = {We describe a technique to create long-lived quantum memory for quantum bits in mesoscopic systems. Specifically we show that electronic spin coherence can be reversibly mapped onto the collective state of the surrounding nuclei. The coherent transfer can be efficient and fast and it can be used, when combined with standard resonance techniques, to reversibly store coherent superpositions on the time scale of seconds. This method can also allow for {\textquoteleft}{\textquoteleft}engineering{\textquoteright}{\textquoteright} entangled states of nuclear ensembles and efficiently manipulating the stored states. We investigate the feasibility of this method through a detailed analysis of the coherence properties of the system.
},
	doi = {10.1103/PhysRevLett.90.206803},
	url = {http://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0301323v1},
	author = {J. M. Taylor and C. M. Marcus and M. D. Lukin}
}
