Nonclassical Effects in Quantum Optics

Abstract

Several experimental and theoretical investigations in quantum optics were performed under this grant, with potential applications for improved gyroscope performance, more accurate clock synchronization, and quantum communications and information processing. A controlled-NOT quantum logic gate for single photons was experimentally demonstrated for the first time. Several methods for generating nonclassical states of light as needed for various applications were investigated theoretically. Methods for improved single-photon detection efficiency were demonstrated experimentally and investigated theoretically.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 26, 2004
Accession Number
ADA420491

Entities

People

  • J. D. Franson

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Efficiency
  • Information Processing
  • Information Science
  • Laser Science
  • Logic
  • Logic Devices
  • Logic Gates
  • Optics
  • Physics
  • Quantum Computing
  • Quantum Electronics
  • Quantum Information
  • Quantum Information Science
  • Quantum Optics

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Quantum spin resonance or Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy.

Technology Areas

  • Quantum Computing