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Explore quantum science and technology through this lecture by Andrei Faraon, William L. Valentin Professor of Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology. Discover how rare earth ions doped in solids serve as highly versatile optically addressable spin qubits with exceptional optical and spin coherence properties. Learn about cutting-edge research utilizing both single ions and ensembles of rare earths to advance quantum applications, including how single ions coupled to nano-photonic resonators enable remote entanglement in optical quantum networks while simultaneously coupling to nuclear spins for local quantum storage and processing in quantum repeater network nodes. Examine how dense ensembles of rare earth ions at high doping concentrations facilitate microwave to optical transduction and enable exploration of exotic quantum interactions. Delve into recent breakthrough results on frequency multiplexed entanglement distribution in optical quantum networks, efficient single-photon-level microwave to optical transduction, and quantum many-body physics involving electron and nuclear spins, with particular focus on research conducted using ytterbium 171 in yttrium orthovanadate. Gain insights from Dr. Faraon's pioneering work in quantum nano-photonic devices, including his contributions to optically addressable quantum bits, optical quantum memories, and microwave-to-optical quantum transduction technologies.
