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International Conference on Quantum Information

Bright Photon Pair Source with High Spectral and Spatial Purity

Warren P. Grice, Ryan S. Bennink, Philip G. Evans, Travis S. Humble, J. Schaake

Published Jan 1, 2011• 1 citation
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Abstract

We report the design and experimental characterization of a down-conversion source optimized for high spectral and spatial purity. Spatial and spectral entanglement are minimized through careful control of pump properties and material parameters.
DOI
10.1364/icqi.2011.qwd4

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