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Fast phase manipulation of the single nuclear spin in solids by rotating fields

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Publication Date2017-03-13
JournalPhysical review. A/Physical review, A
AuthorsTakaaki Shimo-Oka, Y. Tokura, Yoshishige Suzuki, Norikazu Mizuochi
InstitutionsKyoto University Institute for Chemical Research, University of Tsukuba
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Fast Phase-manipulation of the Single Nuclear Spin in Solids by Rotating Fields (Shimo-Oka et al.)

Section titled “Fast Phase-manipulation of the Single Nuclear Spin in Solids by Rotating Fields (Shimo-Oka et al.)”

This research highlights a groundbreaking methodology for ultrafast control of nuclear spin qubits utilizing geometric phase shifts in diamond NV centers, directly addressing a critical bottleneck in quantum information processing (QIP).

  • Core Achievement: Proposed a nuclear spin phase-gate protocol in diamond NV centers leveraging geometric phase shifts induced by fast/slow rotating electric/magnetic fields.
  • Speed Breakthrough: Achieved gate times orders of magnitude faster than previous methods limited by the hyperfine constant ($A_{||}$). Calculated gate time is approximately 165 ns at $\omega’/2\pi = 1.0$ GHz.
  • Theoretical Limit: Estimation suggests the theoretical gate limit can be pushed below 100 ns by employing Terahertz (THz) oscillating electric fields.
  • Coherence and Robustness: Demonstrated robustness against decoherence, achieving nuclear spin coherence times ($T_{2N}^*$) exceeding 1 ms at room temperature (RT) under large static magnetic fields.
  • Material Foundation: The entire architecture is predicated upon the use of high-purity Single Crystal Diamond (SCD) containing engineered Nitrogen-Vacancy (NV) centers, specifically coupling the electron spin to a single $^{15}\text{N}$ nuclear spin.
  • Qubit Scalability: Confirmed multi-nuclear operation via a conditional phase-gate controlled by a third-nearest-neighbor $^{13}\text{C}$ nuclear spin, essential for quantum computing architectures.

ParameterValueUnitContext
Material SystemNV Centers in DiamondN/AFocus on $S=1$ electron spin coupled to $^{15}\text{N}$ nuclear spin $I=1/2$
Zero-Field Splitting ($D/2\pi$)2.87GHzCharacteristic parameter of the NV center ground state
Hyperfine Coupling Constant ($A_{}/2\pi$)3.03
Hyperfine Coupling Constant ($A_{\perp}/2\pi$)3.65MHzTransverse interaction
Electric Dipole Moment ($d_{\perp}/2\pi$)17Hz cm/VUsed for electric field control
Minimum Gate Time (Calculated)165nsBased on slow rotational frequency $\omega’/2\pi = 1.0$ GHz
Theoretical Gate Limit (Estimated)< 100nsAchievable using Terahertz oscillating electric fields
Nuclear Coherence Time ($T_{2N}^*$)> 1msMaintained at room temperature (RT)
Static Magnetic Field ($ \gamma_e B_0/2\pi$)20 - 30MHzUsed to suppress decoherence via large splitting
Static Electric Field ($d_{\perp} E_0/2\pi$)3.0 - 4.0MHzUsed for robust spin control
Oscillating Field Requirement$(\omega_1/A_{\perp})^2$ >> $10^{-7}$DimensionlessNecessary threshold to observe transverse field effects
Assumed $^{13}$C Concentration0.03%Defines the nuclear spin bath causing decoherence
Stochastic Decoherence Gate Error ($\epsilon_{\text{dec}}$)Approx. $1 \times 10^{-3}$%Achieved at $\gamma_e B_0/2\pi = 30$ MHz

The fast phase-gate operation relies on precise control over the electron and nuclear spin dynamics using multiple rotating fields and engineered spin eigenstates.

  1. Qubit System Selection: The Nitrogen-Vacancy (NV) center in diamond is chosen due to its long electron spin coherence ($T_2 > 1$ ms at RT) and suitability for optical initialization and readout.
  2. Field Preparation: The electron and nuclear spin input states are prepared as eigenstates of the static-field Hamiltonian using specific large static electric ($E_0$) and magnetic ($B_0$) fields.
  3. Gate Implementation via Geometric Phase: The phase-gate operation is achieved by switching the static fields off and applying oscillating electric/magnetic fields. The time evolution of the electron spin, which is coupled to the nuclear spin, induces a state-dependent geometric phase shift on the nuclear spin.
  4. Dual Rotating Fields: To ensure the geometric phase accumulates without cancellation (which occurs with a single high-frequency rotating field), two rotating fields with different frequencies ($\omega$ and $\omega’$) are utilized.
  5. Adiabatic Evolution: The gate timing is inversely proportional to the frequency of the slow rotating field ($\omega’$). The system is designed such that the rotating-frame Hamiltonian changes adiabatically, allowing the spin to follow the inertial force path.
  6. Robustness Mechanism: Large static electric and magnetic fields are critical in the preparation and detection steps to suppress decoherence caused by the surrounding nuclear spin bath ($^{13}\text{C}$) and maintain robustness against systematic errors.
  7. Conditional Gate Extension: Multi-qubit functionality is demonstrated by leveraging the hyperfine interaction between the target $^{15}\text{N}$ NV spin and a nearby (third-nearest-neighbor) $^{13}\text{C}$ nuclear spin to implement a conditional phase-gate.

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Material Requirement (Shimo-Oka et al.)Applicable 6CCVD SolutionCustomization Potential & Sales Value
High-Purity Diamond FoundationOptical Grade Single Crystal Diamond (SCD)Our SCD wafers provide the necessary ultra-low native defect density, ensuring that coherence is limited only by the intended NV centers, not by bulk impurities.
Decoherence ReductionUltra-low Isotopic Purity SCDThe paper confirms $^{13}\text{C}$ concentration is the primary source of nuclear spin bath noise. 6CCVD offers SCD with $^{13}\text{C}$ concentrations engineered to < 100 ppb (parts per billion), significantly improving $T_2$ and enabling the long $T_{2N}^*$ necessary for robust qubit operation (> 1 ms).
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We propose fast phase-gates of single nuclear spins interacting with single\nelectron spins. The gate operation utilizes geometric phase shifts of the\nelectron spin induced by fast/slow rotating fields; the path difference\ndepending on nuclear spin states enables nuclear phase shifts. The gate time is\ninversely proportional to the frequency of the slow rotating field. As an\nexample, we use nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond, and show the phase-gate\ntime orders of magnitude shorter than previously reported. We also show the\nrobustness of the gate against decoherence and systematic errors.\n