We will pursue a
hybrid approach, exploiting the strong single - and two - photon absorption possible in the gas - phase of rubidium atoms, together with integrated - photonics, to
achieve strong interactions between photons and atoms, and use these interactions to
achieve efficient quantum memories, efficient photon detectors, and reliable entangling gates.
I put this out because I think a lot of folks have a mentality of active or passive, where a
hybrid approach can make sense if one is accredited and wanting to
achieve RE goals w / o having to ONLY think of buying their «own» apartment building as the next step in their evolution.