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Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition

Cryogenic Feedforward of a Photonic Quantum State

Niklas Lamberty, Frederik Thiele, Thomas Hummel, Nina Amelie Lange, Lorenzo M. Procopio, Aishi Barua, Sebastian Lengeling, Viktor Quiring, Christof Eigner, Christine Silberhorn, Tim J. Bartley

Published Jan 1, 2025• 0 citations
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Abstract

We perform a feedforward operation at cryogenic temperatures using a multipixel SNSPD, electronic logic and cryogenic lithium niobate modulator. By operating all components in the same cryostat we achieve a latency of (23 ± 3) ns.
DOI
10.1364/quantum.2025.qth4b.3

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