Towards Continuous Entanglement Distribution Between Two Quantum Network Nodes

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Neutral atom arrays coupled to optical cavities are a promising platform for modular quantum computing, long-distance quantum networking, and distributed quantum sensing at scale. These applications critically rely on high-rate high-fidelity network interfaces, however, these metrics remain too low. We are building a new experimental system which combines continuous preparation of network-ready atoms to decrease system down-time associated with atomic loading, trapping, cooling, and rearrangement. While these steps typically take tens to hundreds of milliseconds, the atom-photon entanglement protocols can be (sub)-microsecond scale. We will utilise a two-chamber UHV system design with conveyor-belt atom transport and integrate the newly-developed buckled optical cavities.

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