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High-rate single photons in a pure quantum state for quantum communication

Christoph Kurz, Jan Huwer, Michael Schug, Philipp Müller, Jürgen Eschner

Published May 1, 2013• 0 citations

Abstract

We generate high-rate single photons in a single quantum state by spontaneous Raman scattering in a trapped ion. Photon frequency, polarization and temporal shape are laser-controlled. The photons create quantum jumps in another, distant ion.

DOI: 10.1109/cleoe-iqec.2013.6801730

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