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Zero-Photon Subtraction

T. B. Pittman, Cory M. Nunn, S. U. Shringarpure, J. D. Franson

Published Jan 1, 2023• 0 citations

Abstract

Removing exactly zero photons from a quantum optical state can produce significant changes in its statistical properties. We review our recent experimental and theoretical results in this area, which have applications in quantum communications.

DOI: 10.1364/quantum.2023.qth4a.2

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