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DLCZ proposes quantum repeaters using atomic ensembles and light
May 22, 2001
Lu-Ming Duan, Mikhail Lukin, Ignacio Cirac and Peter Zoller propose a long-distance communication scheme using atomic ensembles, beam splitters and single-photon detection. The protocol aims to overcome losses through intermediate quantum links.
Why it matters
The proposal gives quantum repeater research a concrete architecture based on collective atomic memories and optical measurements.
Lu-Ming Duan · Mikhail Lukin · Ignacio Cirac · Peter Zoller
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