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Quantum Sensors, Computing, Metrology, and Imaging

Jonathan P. Dowling

Published Jan 1, 2011• 1 citation
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Abstract

Quantum states of light can be used to make measurements and produce images beyond classical limits. We review recent advances in producing such states of light using ideas from optical quantum computing.
DOI
10.1364/qels.2011.qtuj3

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