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arXiv:1907.03393 · Physical Review Research

Low-loss high-fidelity frequency beam splitter with tunable split ratio based on electromagnetically induced transparency

Kao-Fang Chang, Ta-Pang Wang, Chun-Yi Chen, Yi-Hsin Chen, Yu-Sheng Wang, Yong-Fan Chen, Ying-Cheng Chen, Ite A. Yu

Published Jan 29, 2021• 23 citations
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Abstract

The authors demonstrate a high efficiency and high fidelity frequency beam splitter using coherent-state single photons and show how it can be used for operations or devices in long-distance quantum communication.
DOI
10.1103/physrevresearch.3.013096

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