Multi-Photon Quantum Information Science and Technology in Integrated Optics

• Main Author: Matthews, Jonathan C.F (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Subjects: Physics.; Quantum optics.; Nanoscale science.; Nanoscience.; Nanostructures.; Optics.; Optoelectronics.; Plasmons (Physics).; Quantum Optics.; Optics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices.; Nanoscale Science and Technology.

Photons are an attractive option for testing fundamental quantum physics and developing new quantum-enhanced technology, including highly advanced computers and simulators, as well as precision sensing beyond shot-noise. Traditionally, bulk optical components have been bolted onto optical benches to...

Table of Contents:

• Background and Methods
• The Hong-Ou-Mandel effect in a waveguide directional coupler
• Multi directional-coupler circuit for quantum logic
• Quantum interference in a waveguide interferometer
• Heralded NOON state generation in waveguide
• Two photon quantum walks
• Simulating arbitrary quantum statistics with entangled photons.