Demonstration of the Holonomically Controlled Non-Abelian Geometric Phase in a Three-Qubit System of a Nitrogen Vacancy Center

At a Glance

Metadata	Details
Publication Date	2022-11-02
Journal	Entropy
Authors	Shaman Bhattacharyya, Somnath Bhattacharyya
Institutions	University of the Witwatersrand
Citations	3
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Technical Documentation & Analysis: Holonomic Control in NV Centers

This document analyzes the research paper “Demonstration of the Holonomically Controlled Non-Abelian Geometric Phase in a Three-Qubit System of a Nitrogen Vacancy Center” to provide technical specifications and align 6CCVD’s advanced MPCVD diamond capabilities with the requirements for replicating and scaling this quantum computing research.

Executive Summary

The research successfully simulated holonomic control of a three-qubit Nitrogen Vacancy (NV) center system, validating a critical pathway toward fault-tolerant quantum computation using diamond spin qubits.

Core Achievement: Demonstrated the implementation of non-Abelian geometric phase control in a simulated eight-level NV center system.
High Fidelity: Achieved high fidelity of ~85% for three-qubit off-resonant holonomic gates, significantly surpassing the performance of on-resonant gates (~70%).
Decoherence Control: Successfully modeled the control of decoherence in the multi-qubit system by aligning the gate’s dark state with the qubit’s initial state via a $\pi/3$ rotation.
Material Validation: Confirms the necessity of high-quality, stable solid-state spin systems (i.e., NV centers in diamond) for implementing universal quantum gates.
Methodology: Utilized the IBM Quantum Experience (IBM QE) to simulate complex holonomic gates using sequences of standard rotation gates (Rx, Rz) combined with detuning ($\Delta$) and Rabi frequency ($\Omega$) pulses.
6CCVD Relevance: This work directly requires the ultra-high purity and precise surface engineering offered by 6CCVD’s Single Crystal Diamond (SCD) substrates for physical realization.

Technical Specifications

The following hard data points were extracted from the simulation results, defining the performance metrics and operational parameters of the holonomic gates:

Parameter	Value	Unit	Context
Off-Resonant Gate Fidelity	~85	%	Three-qubit holonomic control
On-Resonant Gate Fidelity	~70	%	Three-qubit holonomic control
Decoherence Control Rotation	$\pi/3$	radians	Achieved by aligning dark state with initial state
System Size	3	Qubits	Simulated eight-level NV center system
Optimal Detuning Frequency ($\Delta_1$)	300	MHz	Maximum phase magnitude achieved
Rabi Frequency ($\Omega_1$)	4966	MHz	Qubit frequency used for the first holonomic gate
Qubit States Represented		1> and	2>
SCD Polishing Requirement	Ra < 1	nm	Implied requirement for high-fidelity optical control

Key Methodologies

The experiment focused on simulating the holonomic control sequence using the IBM QE platform. The key steps involved precise initialization, gate implementation, and measurement:

System Definition: The NV center was modeled as an eight-level system (three coupled qubits), utilizing the Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger (GHZ) frame of reference.
Qubit Initialization: Qubits were initialized to standard states (|z>, |-z>) and then rotated using sequences of Rx and Rz gates to set the rotation angles ($\theta$ and $\phi$).
Holonomic Gate Construction: The unitary holonomic gate (U) was implemented using standard quantum gates (Rx, Ry, Rz) combined with appended pulses to achieve detuning ($\Delta$) and control the Rabi frequency ($\Omega$).
Rotation Path Concatenation: For the three-qubit system, three separate rotation paths were concatenated to form a single effective non-Abelian rotation path.
Off-Resonant Operation: Performance was optimized by operating the gates off-resonance, varying the detuning frequencies ($\Delta_1, \Delta_2, \Delta_3$) to maximize the accumulated geometric phase.
Decoherence Analysis: The alignment of the gate’s dark state with the qubit’s initial state was monitored to demonstrate effective control over system decoherence.
Fidelity Calculation: Fidelity was calculated using the density matrix of the ideal state ($\rho$) and the simulated state ($\kappa$) via the formula: F($\rho$,$\kappa$) = Tr[$\sqrt{\sqrt{\rho}\kappa\sqrt{\rho}}$]².

6CCVD Solutions & Capabilities

The successful physical realization and scaling of holonomic quantum computation based on NV centers depend critically on the quality and customization of the diamond substrate. 6CCVD provides the necessary MPCVD diamond materials and engineering services to transition this simulated success into hardware.

Applicable Materials

Research Requirement	6CCVD Material Recommendation	Technical Justification
Stable, Isolated NV Centers	Optical Grade Single Crystal Diamond (SCD)	Ultra-high purity SCD is essential to minimize background nitrogen and other defects, ensuring long spin coherence times (T₂) necessary for high-fidelity gates (~85%).
Integrated Qubit Control	Boron-Doped Diamond (BDD) or High-Purity SCD	Depending on the final architecture (e.g., integrated electronics or superconducting circuits), BDD can be used for conductive elements, while SCD provides the optimal host for the NV centers themselves.
Substrate Robustness	Thick SCD/PCD Substrates (up to 10mm)	Provides superior thermal management and mechanical stability required for complex, multi-layer quantum devices operating under microwave and optical excitation.

Customization Potential

The implementation of holonomic control relies on precise microwave, radiofrequency, and optical pulses, requiring highly customized diamond substrates.

Paper Requirement	6CCVD Customization Service	Specification Range
Microwave Pulse Delivery	Custom Metalization Services	In-house deposition of Au, Pt, Pd, Ti, W, and Cu for creating integrated antennas and control lines (e.g., for Rabi frequency $\Omega$ control).
Optical Excitation & Readout	Ultra-Smooth Polishing	SCD surfaces polished to Ra < 1nm to minimize scattering and maximize coupling efficiency for Stokes laser pulses and optical readout.
Device Integration & Scaling	Custom Dimensions and Shaping	Plates/wafers available up to 125mm (PCD) and custom laser cutting for precise geometries required for coupling to resonators or superconducting circuits.
Thickness Control	Precision Thickness Control	SCD and PCD layers available from 0.1µm to 500µm, allowing optimization for specific NV depth control and device integration.

Engineering Support

The complexity of non-Abelian geometric phase control and dark state alignment requires specialized material expertise.

Material Selection for HQC: 6CCVD’s in-house PhD team specializes in MPCVD growth parameters and can assist researchers in optimizing diamond material selection for similar Holonomic Quantum Computation projects.
Defect Engineering: We offer consultation on controlled nitrogen incorporation during growth to maximize the yield and stability of NV centers at specific depths, crucial for maximizing gate fidelity.
Global Logistics: We ensure reliable, global shipping (DDU default, DDP available) of sensitive diamond materials, supporting international research collaborations.

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

View Original Abstract

The holonomic approach to controlling (nitrogen-vacancy) NV-center qubits provides an elegant way of theoretically devising universal quantum gates that operate on qubits via calculable microwave pulses. There is, however, a lack of simulated results from the theory of holonomic control of quantum registers with more than two qubits describing the transition between the dark states. Considering this, we have been experimenting with the IBM Quantum Experience technology to determine the capabilities of simulating holonomic control of NV-centers for three qubits describing an eight-level system that produces a non-Abelian geometric phase. The tunability of the geometric phase via the detuning frequency is demonstrated through the high fidelity (~85%) of three-qubit off-resonant holonomic gates over the on-resonant ones. The transition between the dark states shows the alignment of the gate’s dark state with the qubit’s initial state hence decoherence of the multi-qubit system is well-controlled through a π/3 rotation.

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Original Source

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/e24111593

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