Robust beam splitter with fast quantum state transfer through a topological interface

The Su-Schrieffer-Heeger (SSH) model, commonly used for robust state transfers through topologically protected edge pumping, has been generalized and exploited to engineer diverse functional quantum devices. Here, we propose to realize a fast topological beam splitter based on a generalized SSH model by accelerating the quantum state transfer (QST) process essentially limited by adiabatic requirements. The scheme involves delicate orchestration of the instantaneous energy spectrum through exponential modulation of nearest neighbor coupling strengths and onsite energies, yielding a significantly accelerated beam splitting process. Due to properties of topological pumping and accelerated QST, the beam splitter exhibits strong robustness against parameter disorders and losses of system. In addition, the model demonstrates good scalability and can be extended to two-dimensional crossed-chain structures to realize a topological router with variable numbers of output ports. Our work provides practical prospects for fast and robust topological QST in feasible quantum devices in large-scale quantum information processing.

Automated summary

We propose a fast topological beam splitter based on a generalized SSH model, which accelerates the beam splitting process significantly by accelerating the quantum state transfer. The model exhibits strong robustness against parameter disorders and system losses. Moreover, it can be extended to two-dimensional crossed-chain structures to realize a topological router with variable numbers of output ports.