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Education and Training in Optics and Photonics

15 Years of Quantum Optics Educational Facility at the Institute of Optics, University of Rochester

Svetlana G. Lukishova

Published Jan 1, 2021• 2 citations
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Abstract

Educational laboratory facility on single and entangled photons located in three separate rooms of the Institute of Optics with total 587 sq. ft. was used for teaching several classes of diverse students during 15 years.
DOI
10.1364/etop.2021.w2b.3

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