Long distance quantum communication using quantum error correction

Robert M. Gingrich, Hwang Lee, Jonathan P. Dowling

Published Jan 5, 2004• 0 citations

Abstract

Currently long distance quantum communication is limited by the photon loss. We describe a quantum error correction scheme that can increase the effective absorption length of the communication channel. This device can play the role of a quantum transponder when placed in series, or a cyclic quantum memory when inserted in an optical loop.

DOI: 10.5555/984720.984758

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