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Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE

Quantum computing, metrology, and imaging (Invited Paper)

Hwang Lee, Pavel Lougovski, Jonathan P. Dowling

Published May 23, 2005• 6 citations
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Abstract

Information science is entering into a new era in which certain subtleties of quantum mechanics enables large enhancements in computational efficiency and communication security. Naturally, precise control of quantum systems required for the implementation of quantum information processing protocols implies potential breakthoughs in other sciences and technologies. We discuss recent developments in quantum control in optical systems and their applications in metrology and imaging.

DOI
10.1117/12.607478

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