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Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics

Enabling Quantum Technologies with Photonics

Michael Foertsch, Stefan Hengesbach

Published Jan 1, 2021• 1 citation
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Abstract

Through the systematic exploitation of Quantum mechanical effects, we will experience technological revolutions in 21st century. With the foundation of Q.ANT, we have made it our mission to make a significant contribution to this revolution.
DOI
10.1364/cleo_at.2021.am1s.1

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