Lukin connects quantum optics with computation and communication, contributing to atomic-ensemble networking protocols and experiments that process encoded logical qubits in reconfigurable neutral-atom arrays.
Harvard UniversityarXiv / NaturearXiv / NatureLukin’s contributions span ways to distribute quantum information and ways to process it while controlling errors. The Duan–Lukin–Cirac–Zoller proposal uses atomic ensembles and optical measurements to address long-distance communication. More recently, his collaborations have operated encoded logical qubits in reconfigurable atom arrays, testing how logical control and error detection improve computations. These strands share a focus on controlling light and matter at the level of quantum information, with achievements attributed to their full research teams.
Harvard UniversityarXiv / NaturearXiv / NatureThe work behind the recognition
Work, in context- 2001
The DLCZ communication protocol
With Lu-Ming Duan, Ignacio Cirac and Peter Zoller, Lukin proposed long-distance quantum communication using atomic ensembles, optical elements and photon detection. The scheme addresses channel loss through a structured entanglement-distribution protocol.
Coauthor with Lu-Ming Duan, Ignacio Cirac and Peter Zoller of the communication proposal.
Source-supported recordarXiv / Nature - 2023
An encoded logical processor in atom arrays
Lukin coauthored a programmable neutral-atom processor experiment with encoded logical qubits. It combined reconfigurable connectivity, logical control and readout, and demonstrated improved performance using error detection. Particular experiments reached 48 logical qubits.
Coauthor of the logical-processor experiment; the stated capabilities refer to the team’s specific tested circuits.
Source-supported recordarXiv / Nature
Keep in perspective
The 48-logical-qubit experiment is not described as general-purpose fault-tolerant computation.
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The DLCZ communication protocol
Long-distance quantum communication with atomic ensembles and linear optics
Supports: Duan/Lukin/Cirac/Zoller authorship and communication scheme.
Published 22 May 2001 · Checked 19 Sept 2026Credit & limits: Coauthor with Lu-Ming Duan, Ignacio Cirac and Peter Zoller of the communication proposal.
Read the full contribution| Contribution | Evidence & what it supports | Credit & limits |
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| The DLCZ communication protocol2001 | Primary paperLong-distance quantum communication with atomic ensembles and linear optics Duan/Lukin/Cirac/Zoller authorship and communication scheme. Published 22 May 2001 · Checked 19 Sept 2026 | Coauthor with Lu-Ming Duan, Ignacio Cirac and Peter Zoller of the communication proposal. |
| An encoded logical processor in atom arrays2023 | Primary paperLogical quantum processor based on reconfigurable atom arrays Authorship, logical processing architecture, error detection and specific 48-logical-qubit sampling experiment. Published 7 Dec 2023 · Checked 19 Sept 2026 | Coauthor of the logical-processor experiment; the stated capabilities refer to the team’s specific tested circuits. |
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3 sourcesPrimary papers, institutional records and attributed announcements. Each source supports the claims linked above.
- Harvard UniversityInstitutional record
Mikhail Lukin
Current named university professorship, Harvard Quantum Initiative leadership and research identification.
Checked 19 Sept 2026 - arXiv / NaturePrimary paper
Long-distance quantum communication with atomic ensembles and linear optics
Duan/Lukin/Cirac/Zoller authorship and communication scheme.
Published 22 May 2001 · Checked 19 Sept 2026 - arXiv / NaturePrimary paper
Logical quantum processor based on reconfigurable atom arrays
Authorship, logical processing architecture, error detection and specific 48-logical-qubit sampling experiment.
Published 7 Dec 2023 · Checked 19 Sept 2026