Topological Quantum Information Processing Mediated Via Hybrid Topological Insulator Structures

摘要

In this work, we propose to theoretically investigate the formation, manipulation, entanglement and detection of Majorana fermions in diamond- topological insulator-superconductor heterojunctions. Furthermore, we propose to further investigate the relationship between superconducting elements arid 2D and 3D topological insulators. The tasks we outline in this proposal will be undertaken using a variety of analytical tools to provide insight into the system behavior at the theoretical limits and numerical techniques to yield results in experimentally realistic conditions. The goal is to make significant and measurable advances towards transformative information processing technologies that have the potential to vastly increase operational capabilities of multiple Air Force applications. As a corollary, we desired to provide theoretical support and guidance to David Awshcalom's group at University of California-Santa Barbara and David Goldhaber-Gordon's group at Stanford University.