Project Description

Quantum computing represents a paradigm shift in computational capabilities, offering solutions to problems beyond the reach of classical computers. Due to the inherent physical constraints, achieving full connectivity in a local quantum computer, especially one with a large number of qubits, poses a significant challenge. Distributed Quantum Computing (DQC) offers a scalable alternative by linking numerous small-scale, cost-effective local quantum computers, thus amplifying their collective computational power beyond boundary. In this project, we aim to develop quantum hardware modules and network architectures enabling DQC among various quantum computing platforms, such as photons or microwave, neutral atoms, trapped ions and superconductor circuits.

Start Date

03/01/2025

Post Doc Qualifications

We are looking for highly motivated, self-driven and diligent postdoctoral researchers, with experimental research experience in quantum optics and cold atoms, to join our research group to explore the amazing quantum world of light and matter. 

Co-Advisors

Shengwang Du, dusw@purdue.edu, Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Yong Chen, chen276@purdue.edu, Department of Physics and Astronomy 

Bibliography

[1] Shengwang Du, Yufei Ding, and Chunming Qiao, “S-QGPU: Shared Quantum Gate Processing Unit for distributed quantum computing,” arXiv:2309.08736 [quant-ph].
[2] Eun Oh, Xuanying Lai, Jianming Wen, and Shengwang Du, “Distributed quantum computing with photons and atomic memories,” Adv. Quantum Technol. 6, 2300007 (2023).
[3] Yefeng Mei, Yiru Zhou, Shanchao Zhang, Jianfeng Li, Kaiyu Liao, Hui Yan, Shi-Liang Zhu, and Shengwang Du, “Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen energy-time entanglement of narrow-band biphotons,” Phys. Rev. Lett. 124, 010509 (2020).
[4] Yunfei Wang, Jianfeng Li, Shanchao Zhang, Keyu Su, Yiru Zhou, Kaiyu Liao, Shengwang Du, Hui Yan, and Shi-Liang Zhu, “Efficient quantum memory for single-photon polarization qubits,” Nat. Photon. 13, 346 (2019).
[5] Luwei Zhao, Xianxin Guo, Chang Liu, Yuan Sun, M. M. T. Loy, and Shengwang Du, “Photon pairs with coherence time exceeding one microsecond,” Optica 1, 84 (2014).