Schrödinger kitten and cat states characterisation using only continuous variables and Gaussian resources

H. M. Chrzanowski*, T. Symul, J. Bernu, B. Hage, A. Lund, T. C. Ralph, P. K. Lam

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    Abstract

    Quantum optics used to be clearly divided into two camps: continuous variables and discrete variables. Continuous variable experiments measured the quadrature variables of the optical field at side band frequencies using frequency resolved homodyne detection and typically employed bright light sources of a few milliwatts. Discrete variable experiments measured the photon number in a particular time window using avalanche photodiodes and typically employed weak light sources of a few nanowatts.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2011 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and 12th European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO EUROPE/EQEC 2011
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2011
    Event2011 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and 12th European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO EUROPE/EQEC 2011 - Munich, Germany
    Duration: 22 May 201126 May 2011

    Publication series

    Name2011 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and 12th European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO EUROPE/EQEC 2011

    Conference

    Conference2011 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and 12th European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO EUROPE/EQEC 2011
    Country/TerritoryGermany
    CityMunich
    Period22/05/1126/05/11

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