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Gong, Tierui; Chandra, Aveek; Yuen, Chau; Guan, Yong Liang; Dumke, Rainer; See, Chong Meng Samson; Debbah, Mérouane; Hanzo, Lajos
Rydberg Atomic Quantum Receivers for Classical Wireless Communication and Sensing Journal Article
In: IEEE Wireless Communications, vol. 32, no. 5, pp. 90–100, 2025, ISSN: 1558-0687.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Atomic measurements, Electric fields, Electrons, Energy states, Laser beams, Quantum communication, Radio frequency, Receivers, RF signals, Rydberg atoms
@article{gong_rydberg_2025,
title = {Rydberg Atomic Quantum Receivers for Classical Wireless Communication and Sensing},
author = {Tierui Gong and Aveek Chandra and Chau Yuen and Yong Liang Guan and Rainer Dumke and Chong Meng Samson See and Mérouane Debbah and Lajos Hanzo},
url = {https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10972179},
doi = {10.1109/MWC.015.2400381},
issn = {1558-0687},
year = {2025},
date = {2025-10-01},
urldate = {2025-10-08},
journal = {IEEE Wireless Communications},
volume = {32},
number = {5},
pages = {90–100},
abstract = {Rydberg atomic quantum receivers (RAQRs) are emerging quantum precision sensing platforms designed for receiving radio frequency (RF) signals. It relies on the creation of Rydberg atoms from normal atoms by exciting one or more electrons to a very high energy level, thereby making the atom sensitive to RF signals. RAQRs realize RF-to-optical conversions based on atom-light interactions relying on the so-called electromagnetically induced transparency (EIT) and Autler-Townes splitting (ATS) so that the desired RF signal can be read out optically. The large dipole moments of Rydberg atoms associated with rich choices of Rydberg states facilitate an ultra-high sensitivity (textbackslashsimtextbackslashtextnv/textbackslashtextcm/textbackslashsqrttextbackslashtextHz) and an ultra-broadband tunability (direct-current to Terahertz). RAQRs also exhibit compelling scalability and lend themselves to the construction of innovative, compact receivers. Initial experimental studies have demonstrated their capabilities in classical wireless communications and sensing. To fully harness their potential in a wide variety of applications, we commence by outlining the underlying fundamentals of Rydberg atoms, followed by the principles and schemes of RAQRs. Then, we overview the state-of-the-art studies from both physics and communication societies. Furthermore, we conceive Rydberg atomic quantum single-input single-output (RAQ-SISO) and multiple-input multiple-output (RAQ-MIMO) schemes to facilitate the integration of RAQRs with classical wireless systems. Finally, we conclude with a set of potent research directions.},
keywords = {Atomic measurements, Electric fields, Electrons, Energy states, Laser beams, Quantum communication, Radio frequency, Receivers, RF signals, Rydberg atoms},
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Rydberg atomic quantum receivers (RAQRs) are emerging quantum precision sensing platforms designed for receiving radio frequency (RF) signals. It relies on the creation of Rydberg atoms from normal atoms by exciting one or more electrons to a very high energy level, thereby making the atom sensitive to RF signals. RAQRs realize RF-to-optical conversions based on atom-light interactions relying on the so-called electromagnetically induced transparency (EIT) and Autler-Townes splitting (ATS) so that the desired RF signal can be read out optically. The large dipole moments of Rydberg atoms associated with rich choices of Rydberg states facilitate an ultra-high sensitivity (textbackslashsimtextbackslashtextnv/textbackslashtextcm/textbackslashsqrttextbackslashtextHz) and an ultra-broadband tunability (direct-current to Terahertz). RAQRs also exhibit compelling scalability and lend themselves to the construction of innovative, compact receivers. Initial experimental studies have demonstrated their capabilities in classical wireless communications and sensing. To fully harness their potential in a wide variety of applications, we commence by outlining the underlying fundamentals of Rydberg atoms, followed by the principles and schemes of RAQRs. Then, we overview the state-of-the-art studies from both physics and communication societies. Furthermore, we conceive Rydberg atomic quantum single-input single-output (RAQ-SISO) and multiple-input multiple-output (RAQ-MIMO) schemes to facilitate the integration of RAQRs with classical wireless systems. Finally, we conclude with a set of potent research directions.