Abstract
We investigate the effective interaction between two microwave fields, mediated by a transmon-type superconducting artificial atom which is strongly coupled to a coplanar transmission line. The interaction between the fields and atom produces an effective cross-Kerr coupling. We demonstrate average cross-Kerr phase shifts of up to 20 degrees per photon with both coherent microwave fields at the single-photon level. Our results provide an important step toward quantum applications with propagating microwave photons.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 053601 |
Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 111 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2 Aug 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |