A first step towards Quantum Computing in Rare-earth-ion-doped crystals
Tomas Christiansson · Lund University Publications Student Papers (Lund University) · 2001
This master's thesis explores the fascinating area of quantum computing.A new promising technique using rare-earth-ion-doped inorganic crystals at cryogenic temperatures is investigated.This paper gives a brief introduction to the subject and reports on the first experimental work on this concept.The first step towards realising this quantum computing concept has successfully been demonstrated: The initial preparation steps for the construction of the quantum computers most fundamental part, the qubit.