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Optics and Spectroscopy

Creation of entanglement of continuous variables using small Kerr nonlinearity

S. Ya. Kilin, Alexander B. Mikhalychev

Published Feb 1, 2010• 3 citations
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Abstract

The protocol for creating entangled states of electromagnetic field modes at a distance of 100 km using a small Kerr nonlinearity (χ min ≈ 0.01) is proposed. This technique corresponds to the modern level of experimental equipment and can be used for practical purposes, such as quantum key distribution.
DOI
10.1134/s0030400x10020050

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