Abstract

A quantum router takes the central role in an optical quantum network. However, how to route the expected photons with different frequencies to the targeted output ports of the quantum network is still a basic challenge. Here, we propose an effective approach, by setting the proper cavity-atom and photon-cavity chiral interactions, to realize quantum filter routing of single photons with different frequencies in a multi-channel quantum network. With the frequency serving as the signpost, the photons can be effectively routed to the targeted output ports by modulating the detunings between the cavities and the auxiliary atoms. Hopefully, this technique can play an important role in the construction of a highly efficient optical quantum network.

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