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Semi-Device Independent Methods to Characterize Multiphoton Indistinguishability

Giovanni Rodari, Leonardo Novo, Riccardo Albiero, Alessia Suprano, Carlos Tavares, Eugenio Caruccio, Francesco Hoch, Taira Giordani, Gonzalo Carvacho, Marco Gardina, Niki Di Giano, Serena Di Giorgio, Giacomo Corrielli, Francesco Ceccarelli, Roberto Osellame, Nicolò Spagnolo, Ernesto F. Galvão, Fabio Sciarrino

Published Jan 1, 2025• 0 citations
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Abstract

Assessing photonic indistinguishability is a crucial element for photon-based quantum information. Here we present semi-device independent methods for its robust characterization, validating them using a demultiplexed quantum-dot source interfaced with a programmable photonic processor.
DOI
10.1364/cleo_fs.2025.ff120_7

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