Random access and high dimensional integrated quantum memory
Abstract Random-access quantum memory (RAQM) is a fundamental building block for scalable quantum networks and photonic quantum computing. While existing realizations rely on gaseous physical systems, solid-state platforms—particularly integrated architectures—offer distinct practical advantages for scalable deployment. However, current integrated quantum memories are limited to single-channel operation, which precludes both RAQM and the manipulation of high-dimensional photonic states. Here, we demonstrate an 11-channel integrated quantum memory based on laser-written waveguide arrays in an 151 Eu 3+ :Y 2 SiO 5 crystals. On-chip electrode arrays allow independent control of the read-out time in each channel via Stark-shift-induced atomic interference. The device achieves random-access quantum storage of three time-bin qubits with a fidelity exceeding 99%, and stores five-dimensional path-encoded quantum states with a fidelity above 96%. This multichannel integrated quantum memory supports flexible functionality through its random-access operation and establishes a practical hardware platform for high-dimensional quantum networks implemented in integrated architectures.
Authors
- Guang‐Can Guo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3771-9185)
- Zong‐Quan Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6357-0084)
- Peng-Jun Liang
- Zhong-Wen Ou
- Chuan-Feng Li
- Xiao-Min Hu
- Tian-Xiang Zhu
Institutions
- University of Science and Technology of China (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PhotoniX
- Published
- 2026-09-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s43074-026-00284-w
- Primary Topic
- Quantum optics and atomic interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
- Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
- University of Science and Technology of China
- National Science and Technology Major Project
- Youth Innovation Promotion Association