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Journal of Modern Optics

Optimal quantum in optical interferometry measurements for phase-shift estimation

Barry C. Sanders, Gerard J Milburn, Zhongxi Zhang

Published Jul 1, 1997• 6 citations
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10.1080/095003497153275

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