Quantum teleportation, the faithful transfer of an unknown input state onto a remote quantum system, is a key component in long distance quantum communication protocols[1] and distributed quantum computing[2,3]. At the same time high frequency nano-optomechanical systems[4] hold great promise as a node in a future quantum network, operating on-chip at low-loss telecom wavelengths with long mechanical lifetimes. Recent demonstrations include entanglement between two resonators[5], a quantum memory[6] and microwave to optics transduction[7]. However, quantum teleportation of an optical input state onto a long-lived optomechanical memory is an outstanding challenge. Here we present our recent experimental progress towards the implementation of quantum teleportation of a polarization-encoded optical input state onto a pair of nanomechanical resonators. We will present recent results as well as main sources of error and possible improvements and future applications.
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