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We study the problem of calibrating a quantum receiver for optical coherent states when transmitted on a quantum optical channel with variable transmissivity, a common model for long-distance optical-fiber and free/deep-space optical…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2022-03-21 Matias Bilkis , Matteo Rosati , John Calsamiglia

Rydberg atom-based electric field sensing can provide all-optical readout of radio frequency fields in a dielectric environment. However, because a single set of optical fields is typically used to prepare the Rydberg state and read out its…

We conduct a theoretical investigation into the impacts of local microwave electric field frequency detuning, laser frequency detuning, and transit relaxation rate on enhancing heterodyne Rydberg atomic receiver sensitivity. To optimize the…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-07-03 Shanchi Wu , Chen Gong , Shangbin Li , Rui Ni , Jinkang Zhu

Rydberg atom arrays constitute a promising quantum information platform, where control over several hundred qubits has been demonstrated. Further scaling could significantly benefit from coupling to integrated optical or electronic devices,…

Coherent states of light, and methods for distinguishing between them, are central to all applications of laser light. We obtain the ultimate quantum limit on the error probability exponent for discriminating among any M multimode…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2014-03-19 Ranjith Nair , Saikat Guha , Si-Hui Tan

Rydberg atom electric field sensors are tunable quantum sensors that can perform sensitive radio frequency (RF) measurements. Their qualities have piqued interest at longer wavelengths where their small size compares favorably to…

Radio frequency antennas based on Rydberg atoms can in principle reach sensitivities beyond those of any conventional wire antenna, especially at lower frequencies where very long wires are needed to accommodate the growing wavelength. This…

Atomic Physics · Physics 2022-12-29 Peter B. Weichman

Multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems using Rydberg atomic (RA) receivers face significant scalability challenges in signal detection due to their nonlinear signal models. This letter proposes phase-rotated symbol spreading (PRSS),…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2026-01-27 Jiuyu Liu , Yi Ma , Rahim Tafazolli

The design of wireless communication receivers to enhance signal processing in complex and dynamic environments is going through a transformation by leveraging deep neural networks (DNNs). Traditional wireless receivers depend on…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2025-01-30 Shadman Rahman Doha , Ahmed Abdelhadi

Medical applications have driven many areas of engineering to optimize diagnostic capabilities and convenience. In the near future, wireless body area networks (WBANs) are expected to have widespread impact in medicine. To achieve this…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2021-12-15 Jihoon Cha , Junil Choi , David J. Love

The dynamics of the outer electron in an alkali atom in the presence of structured electromagnetic waves is described. The interaction of the alkali Rydberg atom with twisted radiowaves is considered. The two schemes for Rydberg-atom based…

Atomic Physics · Physics 2026-02-17 P. O. Kazinski , P. S. Korolev , V. A. Ryakin

We demonstrate the continuous broadband microwave receivers based on AC Stark shifts and Floquet States of Rydberg levels in a cesium atomic vapor cell. The resonant transition frequency of two adjacent Rydberg states 78$S_{1/2}$ and…

Atomic Physics · Physics 2024-11-06 Danni Song , Yuechun Jiao , Jinlian Hu , Yuwen Yin , Zhenhua Li , Yunhui He , Jingxu Bai , Jianming Zhao , Suotang Jia

We theoretically study a scheme to develop an atomic based MW interferometry using the Rydberg states in Rb. Unlike the traditional MW interferometry, this scheme is not based upon the electrical circuits, hence the sensitivity of the phase…

Atomic Physics · Physics 2017-05-24 Dangka Shylla , Elijah Ogaro , Kanhaiya Pandey

Rydberg atomic quantum receivers have been seen as novel radio frequency measurements and the high sensitivity to a large range of frequencies makes it attractive for communications reception. However, their unique physical characteristics…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-09-24 Hao Wu , Xinyuan Yao , Rui Ni , Chen Gong , Kaibin Huang

Multi-input multi-output orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (MIMO OFDM) is a key technology for mobile communication systems. However, due to the issue of high peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR), the OFDM symbols may suffer from…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2021-06-01 Liangyuan Xu , Feifei Gao , Wei Zhang , Shaodan Ma

Quantum communication addresses the problem of exchanging information across macroscopic distances by employing encryption techniques based on quantum mechanical laws. Here, we advance a new paradigm for secure quantum communication by…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2021-05-19 R. Di Candia , H. Yiğitler , G. S. Paraoanu , R. Jäntti

In modern wireless networks, radio channels serve a dual role. Whilst their primary function is to carry bits of information from a transmitter to a receiver, the intrinsic sensitivity of transmitted signals to the physical structure of the…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2026-03-12 Ivana Nikoloska

Rydberg atoms, with one highly-excited, nearly-ionized electron, have extreme sensitivity to electric fields, including microwave fields ranging from 100 MHz to over 1 THz. Here we show that room-temperature Rydberg atoms can be used as…

Atomic Physics · Physics 2018-10-30 David H. Meyer , Kevin C. Cox , Fredrik K. Fatemi , Paul D. Kunz

Ground-satellite links for 6G networks face critical challenges, including severe path loss, tight size-weight-power limits, and congested spectrum, all of which significantly hinder the performance of traditional radio frequency (RF) front…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-02-09 Qihao Peng , Tierui Gong , Zihang Song , Qu Luo , Zihuai Lin , Pei Xiao , Chau Yuen

We review Rydberg aggregates, assemblies of a few Rydberg atoms exhibiting energy transport through collective eigenstates, considering isolated atoms or assemblies embedded within clouds of cold ground-state atoms. We classify Rydberg…

Atomic Physics · Physics 2018-02-14 S. Wüster , J. -M. Rost