Implementing a topological quantum model using a cavity lattice

Ze Liang Xiang, Ting Yu, Wen Xian Zhang, Xue Dong Hu, Jian Qiang You

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Abstract

Kitaev model has both Abelian and non-Abelian anyonic excitations. It can act as a starting point for topological quantum computation. However, this model Hamiltonian is difficult to implement in natural condensed matter systems. Here we propose a quantum simulation scheme by constructing the Kitaev model Hamiltonian in a lattice of coupled cavities with embedded ?-type three-level atoms. In this scheme, several parameters are tunable, for example, via external laser fields. Importantly, our scheme is based on currently existing technologies and it provides a feasible way of realizing the Kitaev model to explore topological excitations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1549-1556
Number of pages8
JournalScience China: Physics, Mechanics and Astronomy
Volume55
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2012

Keywords

  • Cavity electrodynamics
  • Quantum simulation
  • Topological quantum model

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