Displacement controlled photon number resolving detector for coherent state discrimination

Christoffer Wittmann, Ulrik L. Andersen, Masahiro Takeoka, Denis Sych, Gerd Leuchs

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

Abstract

The presented probabilistic scheme for discrimination of optical coherent states consists of an optimized displacement followed by postselection of a photon number resolving measurement. The scheme outperforms the homodyne receiver in theory and experiment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLasers and Electro-Optics/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference
Subtitle of host publication2010 Laser Science to Photonic Applications, CLEO/QELS 2010
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
EventLasers and Electro-Optics/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference: 2010 Laser Science to Photonic Applications, CLEO/QELS 2010 - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: 2010 May 162010 May 21

Publication series

NameLasers and Electro-Optics/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference: 2010 Laser Science to Photonic Applications, CLEO/QELS 2010

Other

OtherLasers and Electro-Optics/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference: 2010 Laser Science to Photonic Applications, CLEO/QELS 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period10/5/1610/5/21

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Radiation

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