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Control and Measurement of Quantum Light Pulses for Quantum Information Science and Technology
Author(s) -
Karpiński Michał,
Davis Alex O. C.,
Sośnicki Filip,
Thiel Valérian,
Smith Brian J.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
advanced quantum technologies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2511-9044
DOI - 10.1002/qute.202000150
Subject(s) - quantum imaging , quantum sensor , photon , physics , quantum technology , quantum information science , quantum , quantum network , quantum optics , quantum information , optics , computer science , open quantum system , optoelectronics , quantum mechanics , quantum entanglement
Manipulation of quantum optical pulses, such as single photons or entangled photon pairs, enables numerous applications, from quantum communications and networking to enhanced sensing. Common methods to shape laser pulses based upon filtering or amplification cannot be employed with quantum light pulses as these approaches introduce detrimental loss and noise to the system. Here, methods to control and measure quantum light pulses based upon deterministic application of targeted phases in time and frequency domains are reviewed, along with recent demonstrations of quantum applications.