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Hybrid light-matter networks of Majorana zero modes

Lauriane Contamin, M. R. Delbecq, Benoît Douçot, Audrey Cottet, Takis Kontos

2021npj Quantum Information25 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

Abstract Topological excitations, such as Majorana zero modes, are a promising route for encoding quantum information. Topologically protected gates of Majorana qubits, based on their braiding, will require some form of network. Here, we propose to build such a network by entangling Majorana matter with light in a microwave cavity QED set-up. Our scheme exploits a light-induced interaction which is universal to all the Majorana nanoscale circuit platforms. This effect stems from a parametric drive of the light-matter coupling in a one-dimensional chain of physical Majorana modes. Our set-up enables all the basic operations needed in a Majorana quantum computing platform such as fusing, braiding, the crucial T-gate, the read-out, and importantly, the stabilization or correction of the physical Majorana modes.

Topics & Concepts

MAJORANAPhysicsMajorana equationQubitQuantum computerTopology (electrical circuits)Quantum informationCoupling (piping)QuantumQuantum mechanicsFermionElectrical engineeringEngineeringDirac seaDirac fermionMechanical engineeringTopological Materials and PhenomenaQuantum Information and CryptographyQuantum and electron transport phenomena
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