A Photonic Interconnect for Trapped Ion Quantum Computing

计算机网络是我们数字经济的基础。量子计算通过利用量子物理学为当前的限制提供了革命性的解决方案。分解大数或搜索无序数据库的方法在量子计算机上运行的操作要少得多。量子加密提供完全安全的通信。这些技术已经有了小规模的演示，大规模实施也有了明确的路线图。我们将通过将基于光的量子通信和捕获离子量子计算与相位菲涅耳透镜（一种类似于计算机生成的全息板的微制造光学器件）互连来推进最新技术。

Computer networks are the foundation of our digital economy. Quantum computing offer revolutionary solutions to current limitations by taking advantage of quantum physics. Methods for factoring large numbers or searching unordered databases run with significantly fewer operations on quantum computers. Quantum encryption offers completely secure communication. There have been small-scale demonstrations of these technologies, and clear roadmaps exist for large-scale implementations. We will advance the state of the art by interconnecting light based quantum communication and trapped ion quantum computing together with phase Fresnel lenses, a micro-fabricated optic similar to a computer generated holographic plate.