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Implementation of the Deutsch-Jozsa Algorithm for Three-Qubit Functions With Rovibrational Molecular Wave Packets

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Author(s)

J Vala, Z Amitay, B Zhang, S R. Leone, R Kosloff

Abstract

The Deutsch-Jozsa quantum algortihm is demonstrated experimentally for three-qubit functions using pure cotherent superpositions (wave packets) of molecular (Li2) rovibrational eigenstates. An oracle encodes the function into a phase-tailored femtosecond laser pulse that transforms the molecule into a corresponding superposition. The function's character (constant/balanced) is evaluated by probing the overall superposition through its projection on an ionic final state. It is done by ionizing the molecule using a second femtosecond pulse at a specific time delay. The present experimental implementation is carried out in the framework of coherent computation using quantum molecular elements, distinguishable from quantum computation based on entanglement.
Citation
Physical Review Letters
Pub Type
Journals

Keywords

coherent computation, coherent control, Deutsch-Jozsa algorithm, pulse shaping, quantum computation, wave packets

Citation

Vala, J. , Amitay, Z. , Zhang, B. , Leone, S. and Kosloff, R. (2021), Implementation of the Deutsch-Jozsa Algorithm for Three-Qubit Functions With Rovibrational Molecular Wave Packets, Physical Review Letters (Accessed April 30, 2025)

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Created October 12, 2021