Surpassing the no-cloning limit with a heralded hybrid linear amplifier

Jing Yan Haw, Jie Zhao, Josephine Dias, Syed M. Assad, Mark Bradshaw, Remi Blandino, Thomas Symul, Timothy C. Ralph, Ping Koy Lam

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    Abstract

    The no-cloning theorem states that an unknown quantum state cannot be cloned exactly and deterministically. However, this limit can be circumvented by abandoning determinism and using probabilistic methods. Here, we report an experimental demonstration of probabilistic cloning of arbitrary coherent states that clearly surpasses the no-cloning limit. Our scheme is based on a hybrid linear amplifier that combines an ideal deterministic linear amplifier with a heralded measurement-based noiseless amplifier. We demonstrate the production of up to five clones with the fidelity of each clone clearly exceeding the corresponding no-cloning limit. Moreover, since successful cloning events are heralded, our scheme has the potential to be adopted in quantum repeater, teleportation and computing applications.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2017 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim, CLEO-PR 2017
    PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
    Pages1
    Number of pages1
    ISBN (Electronic)9781509062904
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 22 Nov 2017
    Event2017 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim, CLEO-PR 2017 - Singapore, Singapore
    Duration: 31 Jul 20174 Aug 2017

    Publication series

    Name2017 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim, CLEO-PR 2017
    Volume2017-January

    Conference

    Conference2017 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim, CLEO-PR 2017
    Country/TerritorySingapore
    CitySingapore
    Period31/07/174/08/17

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