Mach-Zehnder Interferometer Cell for Realization of Quantum Computer; A Feasibility Study

In this study, the basic hardware for manipulating photons' quantum states, the Mach-Zehnder Interferometer (MZI), is theoretically studied. An array of these MZI cells make up Programmable Nanophotonic Processor. This paper focuses on MZI quantum information processing capabilities. Simulation results of these cells will be reported and the possible use of squeezed state of light is discussed.