Photon pair generation in birefringent fiber: A route to better photons

Jeff S. Lundeen, Offir Cohen, Pierre Mahou, Brian J. Smith, Ian A. Walmsley

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Abstract

We show that birefringent waveguides, such as optical fibers, allow us to produce photons with desired spectral and spatial characteristics. Tailoring these characteristics is crucial for high-fidelity operation of waveguide quantum logic gates.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFrontiers in Optics, FiO 2009
PublisherOptical Society of America (OSA)
ISBN (Print)9781557528780
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2009
Externally publishedYes
EventFrontiers in Optics, FiO 2009 - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: 11 Oct 200915 Oct 2009

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceFrontiers in Optics, FiO 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period11/10/0915/10/09

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