Quantum resource theories
Quantum resource theories (QRTs) offer a highly versatile and powerful framework for
studying different phenomena in quantum physics. From quantum entanglement to quantum …
studying different phenomena in quantum physics. From quantum entanglement to quantum …
Kochen-specker contextuality
A central result in the foundations of quantum mechanics is the Kochen-Specker theorem. In
short, it states that quantum mechanics is in conflict with classical models in which the result …
short, it states that quantum mechanics is in conflict with classical models in which the result …
Schrödinger cat states of a 16-microgram mechanical oscillator
According to quantum mechanics, a physical system can be in any linear superposition of its
possible states. Although the validity of this principle is routinely validated for microscopic …
possible states. Although the validity of this principle is routinely validated for microscopic …
Contextuality supplies the 'magic'for quantum computation
Quantum computers promise dramatic advantages over their classical counterparts, but the
source of the power in quantum computing has remained elusive. Here we prove a …
source of the power in quantum computing has remained elusive. Here we prove a …
Non-Gaussian quantum states and where to find them
M Walschaers - PRX quantum, 2021 - APS
Gaussian states have played an important role in the physics of continuous-variable
quantum systems. They are appealing for the experimental ease with which they can be …
quantum systems. They are appealing for the experimental ease with which they can be …
Catalysis in quantum information theory
Catalysts open up new reaction pathways that can speed up chemical reactions while not
consuming the catalyst. A similar phenomenon has been discovered in quantum information …
consuming the catalyst. A similar phenomenon has been discovered in quantum information …
Application of a resource theory for magic states to fault-tolerant quantum computing
Motivated by their necessity for most fault-tolerant quantum computation schemes, we
formulate a resource theory for magic states. First, we show that robustness of magic is a …
formulate a resource theory for magic states. First, we show that robustness of magic is a …
Modes and states in quantum optics
A few decades ago, quantum optics stood out as a new domain of physics by exhibiting
states of light with no classical equivalent. The first investigations concerned single photons …
states of light with no classical equivalent. The first investigations concerned single photons …
The resource theory of stabilizer quantum computation
Recent results on the non-universality of fault-tolerant gate sets underline the critical role of
resource states, such as magic states, to power scalable, universal quantum computation …
resource states, such as magic states, to power scalable, universal quantum computation …
Resource theory of quantum non-Gaussianity and Wigner negativity
We develop a resource theory for continuous-variable systems grounded on operations
routinely available within current quantum technologies. In particular, the set of free …
routinely available within current quantum technologies. In particular, the set of free …