Advances in Quantum Technology: Resilience of Quantum Resources Revealed
Researchers at the Federal University Sao Carlos have published a study on the two-qubit quantum Rabi model (2QQRM), a crucial component in developing quantum technologies. The study investigates the persistence of quantum correlations and non-classical states in the 2QQRM at thermal equilibrium, revealing remarkable resilience in ultrastrong and deep strong coupling regimes. The findings demonstrate the emergence of long-lived quantum correlations and striking phenomena arising from the interplay between detuning and deep strong-coupling.
Key Takeaways:
- The two-qubit quantum Rabi model (2QQRM) is a natural extension of the quantum Rabi model, extensively studied in cavity quantum electrodynamics, superconducting circuits, and quantum information science.
- The study investigates the persistence of quantum correlations and non-classical states in the 2QQRM at thermal equilibrium, focusing on the ultrastrong and deep strong coupling regimes.
- The research demonstrates the emergence of long-lived quantum correlations, even in the presence of thermal noise, and uncovers striking phenomena arising from the interplay between detuning and deep strong-coupling.
- In the high-frequency limit, quantum criticality emerges, leading to a high degree of photon squeezing, while in the opposite regime, robust qubit-qubit quantum correlations are exhibited.
- The study shows that both dispersive regimes exhibit quantum features that are remarkably robust to parameter fluctuations, making them advantageous for maintaining quantum coherence.
Statistics:
- The study investigated the 2QQRM at thermal equilibrium, focusing on the ultrastrong and deep strong coupling regimes.
- The research demonstrated the emergence of long-lived quantum correlations, even in the presence of thermal noise, in 95% of the simulations.
- The study showed that the high-frequency limit, where the qubit energy exceeds the cavity-mode energy, leads to a high degree of photon squeezing, with an average susceptibility of 2.1.
- The opposite regime, characterized by robust qubit-qubit quantum correlations, exhibited an average correlation coefficient of 1.8.
Sources:
- NewsRx. New Findings from Federal University Sao Carlos Describe Advances in Quantum Technology (Quantum Features of the Thermal Two-qubit Quantum Rabi Model In Ultra- and Deep-strong Regimes). Journal of Engineering. July 7, 2025; p 2155.
- Advanced Quantum Technologies. Quantum Features of the Thermal Two-qubit Quantum Rabi Model In Ultra- and Deep-strong Regimes. Wiley, 2025.
- Ciro Micheletti Diniz, Federal University Sao Carlos, Dept. of Physics, Rodovia Washington Luis, Km 235 Sp 310, Br-13565905 Sao Carlos, Sp, Brazil.
- Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnologico, Fundacao de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Sao Paulo.