88 research outputs found
<Abstract of annual report>Inhibition by Diacylmethane Derivatives of Mutagenicity and Nucleic Acid Binding of 2-Aminofluorene Derivatives.
Crosstalk calibration of multi-pixel photon counters using coherent states
We present a novel method of calibration of crosstalk probability for
multi-pixel photon counters (MPPCs) based on the measurement of the normalized
second-order intensity correlation function of coherent light. The method was
tested for several MPPCs, and was shown to be advantageous over the traditional
calibration method based on the measurements of the dark noise statistics. The
method can be applied without the need of modification for different kinds of
spatially resolved single photon detectors.Comment: 8 pages, 3 figures, 2 table
Probabilistic Quantum Logic Operations Using Polarizing Beam Splitters
It has previously been shown that probabilistic quantum logic operations can
be performed using linear optical elements, additional photons (ancilla), and
post-selection based on the output of single-photon detectors. Here we describe
the operation of several quantum logic operations of an elementary nature,
including a quantum parity check and a quantum encoder, and we show how they
can be combined to implement a controlled-NOT (CNOT) gate. All of these gates
can be constructed using polarizing beam splitters that completely transmit one
state of polarization and totally reflect the orthogonal state of polarization,
which allows a simple explanation of each operation. We also describe a
polarizing beam splitter implementation of a CNOT gate that is closely
analogous to the quantum teleportation technique previously suggested by
Gottesman and Chuang [Nature 402, p.390 (1999)]. Finally, our approach has the
interesting feature that it makes practical use of a quantum-eraser technique.Comment: 9 pages, RevTex; Submitted to Phys. Rev. A; additional references
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Quantum key distribution without alternative measurements and rotations
A quantum key distribution protocol based on entanglement swapping is
proposed. Through choosing particles by twos from the sequence and performing
Bell measurements, two communicators can detect eavesdropping and obtain the
secure key. Because the two particles measured together are selected out
randomly, we need neither alternative measurements nor rotations of the Bell
states to obtain security.Comment: 11 pages, no figures, a modified version of quant-ph/0412014, add a
security proof and delete the identification par
Entanglement Teleportation via Werner States
Transfer of entanglement and information is studied for quantum teleportation
of an unknown entangled state through noisy quantum channels. We find that the
quantum entanglement of the unknown state can be lost during the teleportation
even when the channel is quantum correlated. We introduce a fundamental
parameter of correlation information which dissipates linearly during the
teleportation through the noisy channel. Analyzing the transfer of correlation
information, we show that the purity of the initial state is important in
determining the entanglement of the replica state.Comment: 4pages, 3figure
Entanglement preparation using symmetric multiports
We investigate the entanglement produced by a multi-path interferometer that
is composed of two symmetric multiports, with phase shifts applied to the
output of the first multiport. Particular attention is paid to the case when we
have a single photon entering the interferometer. For this situation we derive
a simple condition that characterize the types of entanglement that one can
generate. We then show how one can use the results from the single photon case
to determine what kinds of multi-photon entangled states one can prepare using
the interferometer.Comment: 6 pages, 2 figures, accepted for publication in European Journal of
Physics
Entanglement preparation using symmetric multiports
We investigate the entanglement produced by a multi-path interferometer that
is composed of two symmetric multiports, with phase shifts applied to the
output of the first multiport. Particular attention is paid to the case when we
have a single photon entering the interferometer. For this situation we derive
a simple condition that characterize the types of entanglement that one can
generate. We then show how one can use the results from the single photon case
to determine what kinds of multi-photon entangled states one can prepare using
the interferometer.Comment: 6 pages, 2 figures, accepted for publication in European Journal of
Physics
Generalized measurements by linear elements
I give a first characterization of the class of generalized measurements that
can be exactly realized on a pair of qudits encoded in indistinguishable
particles, by using only linear elements and particle detectors. Two immediate
results follow from this characterization. (i) The Schmidt number of each POVM
element cannot exceed the number of initial particles. This rules out any
possibility of performing perfect Bell-measurements for qudits. (ii) The
maximum probability of performing a generalized incomplete Bell-measurement is
1/2.Comment: 4 pages. Submitted to Phys. Rev.
Producing the event ready two photon polarization EPR state with linear optics devices
We propose a scheme to produce the maximally two photon polarization
entangled state(EPR state) with single photon sources and the linear optics
devices. In particular, our scheme requires the photon detectors only to
distinguish the vacuum and non-vacuum Fock number states. A sophisticated
photon detector distinguishing one or two photon states is unnecessary.Comment: Published in Phys. Rev. A alread
Long distance quantum teleportation of qubits from photons at 1300 nm to photons at 1550 nm wavelength
Elementary 2-dimensional quantum states (qubits) encoded in 1300 nm
wavelength photons are teleported onto 1550 nm photons. The use of
telecommunication wavelengths enables to take advantage of standard optical
fibre and permits to teleport from one lab to a distant one, 55 m away,
connected by 2 km of fibre. A teleportation fidelity of 81.2 % is reported.
This is large enough to demonstrate the principles of quantum teleportation, in
particular that entanglement is exploited. This experiment constitutes a first
step towards a quantum repeater.Comment: 7 pages, 5 figures, Extended version of Nature lette
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