Prisoners’ Dilemma in a Spatially Separated System Based on Spin–Photon Interactions

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Metadata	Details
Publication Date	2022-08-30
Journal	Photonics
Authors	Azmi Ali Altıntaṣ, Fatih Özaydin, Cihan Bayındır, Veysel Bayrakci
Institutions	Işık University, Boğaziçi University
Citations	13
Analysis	Full AI Review Included

Technical Documentation & Analysis: Distributed Quantum Games via Spin-Photon Interactions

Executive Summary

This documentation analyzes the requirements for realizing a distributed quantum circuit for the Prisoners’ Dilemma game, focusing on the critical role of high-quality diamond substrates for hosting matter qubits.

Core Application: Implementation of a distributed quantum circuit allowing spatially separated players to engage in the Prisoners’ Dilemma using quantum strategies.
Material Requirement: The players’ logical qubits are based on electronic spins, specifically Nitrogen-Vacancy (NV) centers in diamond or quantum dots coupled to optical cavities.
Key Operation: The circuit relies on high-fidelity two-qubit gates, primarily the Controlled-Z (CZ) operation, realized through spin-photon interactions within optical microcavities integrated onto the diamond substrate.
Fidelity and Imperfections: Cited experimental results show two-qubit gate fidelities up to 0.992. The theoretical analysis confirms that nonideal CZ gates (Controlled-Phase CP($\alpha$)) cause the revival of the classical dilemma, emphasizing the need for ultra-high material purity and precise fabrication.
6CCVD Value Proposition: 6CCVD provides the necessary Electronic Grade Single Crystal Diamond (SCD) substrates, offering ultra-low nitrogen concentration and exceptional surface polishing (Ra < 1nm) essential for high-coherence NV centers and low-loss optical cavity integration.
Feasibility: The proposed physical setup, based on flying photons interacting with NV spin qubits in cavities, is confirmed to be within the reach of current quantum technology.

Technical Specifications

The following hard data points and performance metrics were extracted from the analysis, focusing on material requirements and gate fidelity.

Parameter	Value	Unit	Context
Logical Qubit Host	NV Centers	N/A	Required matter qubit for spin storage
Core Two-Qubit Gate	Controlled-Z (CZ)	N/A	Implemented via spin-photon interaction
Entanglement Parameter ($\gamma$)	$\pi/2$	Radians	Condition for maximally entangled quantum game
Nonideal Gate Model	CP($\alpha$)	N/A	Controlled-Phase gate used to model CZ imperfections
Dilemma Revival Threshold	$\approx \pi/12$	Radians	Value of $\alpha$ where classical Nash equilibrium reappears
Cited $\pi$-Rotation Fidelity	> 98	%	Experimental SU(2) spin control (Quantum Dots)
Cited Spin-Photon Gate Fidelity	> 96	%	Experimental entangling gate (On-chip)
Cited Two-Qubit Gate Fidelity	0.992	N/A	Experimental NV Center Gates (Room Temperature)
Resonant Condition	$\omega_{P} = \omega_{O} = \omega_{C}$	N/A	Photon, electronic transition, and cavity frequencies must match
Coupling Strength Requirement	g > 5$\sqrt{\kappa\gamma}$	N/A	Condition for sufficiently large coupling strength

Key Methodologies

The distributed quantum circuit relies on the decomposition of complex operations into fundamental gates realized through spin-photon interactions using NV centers in diamond.

Qubit Selection and Preparation: Logical qubits are realized as electronic spins (NV centers in diamond) coupled to optical cavities. An ancillary flying photon serves as the traveling qubit. All qubits are initialized in the $|C\rangle$ (Cooperate) state.
Gate Decomposition: The required two-qubit entangling operators ($\hat{J}$ and $\hat{J}^{\dagger}$) and the SWAP operations necessary for transferring quantum information between spatially separated players are decomposed into sequences of Controlled-Z (CZ) gates and single-qubit gates (Hadamard, $R_{x}(\theta)$).
CZ Gate Realization: The fundamental CZ gate is implemented when the ancillary photon is incident upon the optical cavity coupled to the NV spin. This interaction induces a phase shift on the photon polarization state dependent on the spin state of the NV center.
Distributed Circuit Execution: The ancillary photon is sent sequentially between Alice’s and Bob’s cavities (7 steps total), executing the required SWAP, $\hat{J}$, and $\hat{J}^{\dagger}$ operations to establish and remove entanglement.
Player Strategy Implementation: During a controlled delay period, Alice and Bob apply their chosen single-qubit strategy operators ($\hat{U}{A}$, $\hat{U}{B}$) locally to their respective NV center spins.
Imperfection Modeling: The ideal CZ gate (CP(0)) is replaced by a nonideal Controlled-Phase gate (CP($\alpha$)) to analyze the impact of experimental imperfections on the game’s Nash equilibrium and payoff functions.

6CCVD Solutions & Capabilities

The research highlights that the successful implementation of this distributed quantum game hinges on the ability to create high-coherence NV centers and integrate them into low-loss optical cavities. This requires diamond substrates with exceptional purity, low strain, and superior surface finish—precisely the specifications met by 6CCVD’s MPCVD diamond catalog.

Applicable Materials

To replicate and advance this research, the following 6CCVD material is required:

Electronic Grade Single Crystal Diamond (SCD): Essential for hosting high-coherence NV centers. We offer ultra-low nitrogen concentration (typically < 5 ppb) SCD, minimizing decoherence and maximizing spin stability required for high-fidelity quantum operations (Fidelity > 0.99).
Substrate Thickness: We provide SCD wafers in thicknesses ranging from 0.1µm up to 500µm, allowing researchers to select the optimal thickness for specific cavity geometries (e.g., microdisks or photonic crystal cavities) and integration requirements.

Customization Potential

The integration of NV centers with optical cavities demands stringent control over material geometry and surface quality. 6CCVD offers specialized services to meet these needs:

Requirement from Research	6CCVD Capability	Technical Specification
Cavity Integration	Custom Dimensions & Thickness	Plates/wafers up to 125mm (PCD) or custom SCD sizes. Substrates up to 10mm thick.
Low-Loss Optics	Ultra-Smooth Polishing	Ra < 1nm for SCD surfaces, critical for minimizing scattering losses and maximizing Q-factors in integrated optical cavities.
Electrode Integration	Custom Metalization	In-house deposition of Au, Pt, Pd, Ti, W, and Cu for creating electrical contacts or micro-antennas necessary for spin control (e.g., EM pulses [62]).
Gate Implementation	Precise Material Orientation	SCD substrates available in specific crystallographic orientations (e.g., [100], [111]) to optimize NV center alignment and maximize coupling strength (g).

Engineering Support

The analysis of the nonideal CZ gate (CP($\alpha$)) and its impact on Nash equilibrium underscores the complexity of moving from theoretical circuits to physical realization.

6CCVD’s in-house PhD team specializes in the material science of quantum defects. We can assist researchers in:

Material Selection: Advising on the optimal SCD grade, thickness, and orientation to achieve the highest possible NV coherence times and minimize the nonideality parameter $\alpha$.
Integration Strategy: Consulting on surface preparation and polishing techniques necessary for successful integration with microresonators and on-chip photonic circuits, crucial for distributed quantum computing projects.

For custom specifications or material consultation, visit 6ccvd.com or contact our engineering team directly.

View Original Abstract

Having access to ideal quantum mechanical resources, the prisoners’ dilemma can be ceased. Here, we propose a distributed quantum circuit to allow spatially separated prisoners to play the prisoners’ dilemma game. Decomposing the circuit into controlled-Z and single-qubit gates only, we design a corresponding spin-photon-interaction-based physical setup within the reach of current technology. In our setup, spins are considered to be the players’ logical qubits, which can be realized via nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond or quantum dots coupled to optical cavities, and the game is played via a flying photon realizing logic operations by interacting with the spatially separated optical cavities to which the spin qubits are coupled. We also analyze the effect of the imperfect realization of two-qubit gates on the game, and discuss the revival of the dilemma and the emergence of new Nash equilibria.

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Original Source

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics9090617

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