Patent attributes
Quantum computer includes optical systems arranged in series each of the plurality of optical systems includes first half-wave plate, first polarizing beam splitter, first switching mirror, first photodetector, first polarization rotator, optical cavity which contains atom, second switching mirror, second photodetector, second polarization rotator, and high reflection mirror, first polarization beam splitter outputting third light beam received from first switching mirror or second switching mirror to adjacent one of optical systems, third switching mirrors each provided between adjacent two optical systems, each of third switching mirrors reflecting or transmitting light beam output from one of two optical systems, light sources each providing light beam to corresponding optical system, and measurement system which measures polarization of incoming light beam.