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Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference

Experimental production of pure single-photon states

Peter J. Mosley, Jeff S. Lundeen, Piotr Wasylczyk, Hendrik B. Coldenstrodt-Ronge, Christine Silberhorn, Ian A. Walmsley

Published May 1, 2007• 0 citations
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Abstract

Parametric downconversion in KDP provides a method of producing heralded single photons in pure states.We present the theory behind this technique and our most recent experimental results.
DOI
10.1109/qels.2007.4431721

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