Classical Microwave Constellation to Quantum Optical Phase-space Mapping

Niloy Ghosh, Sarang Pendharker

Published Jan 1, 2024• 0 citations

Abstract

Encoding quantum optical states with digitally modulated classical wireless microwave electric-field is shown for the first time. This paves the way for seamless integration of classical digital wireless links and quantum optical communication links in future.

DOI: 10.1364/cleo_at.2024.jw2a.133

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