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Optimal cloning of coherent states by linear optics

Olivares, S, Paris, M G A, Ulrik L. Andersen

Published Jan 1, 2006• 4 citations
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Abstract

We describe an optical scheme for optimal Gaussian n to m cloning of coherent states. The scheme, which generalizes a recently demonstrated scheme for 1 to 2 cloning, involves only linear optical components and homodyne detection.

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