On the distinguishability of downconverted modes with orbital angular momentum
Optics Letters, Vol. 33, Issue 18, pp. 2119-2121 (2008)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OL.33.002119
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Abstract
Assuming two quantum states of spontaneous parametric downconversion carrying orbital angular momentum, one may ask the question what is the minimum probability of error in identifying between two of these biphoton states by an arbitrary physical measurement over the biphoton state generated. While correctly chosen geometries may lead to perfect distinguishability of modes, it is worth noticing that experimental subtleties may lead to a poor mode distinguishability. We discuss the case where a restricted range instead of the needed range of wave vectors is collected by the experimental setup. These considerations may be useful for some applications, e.g., cryptography.
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OCIS Codes
(190.4410) Nonlinear optics : Nonlinear optics, parametric processes
(270.0270) Quantum optics : Quantum optics
(060.4785) Fiber optics and optical communications : Optical security and encryption
(270.5568) Quantum optics : Quantum cryptography
(270.5585) Quantum optics : Quantum information and processing
ToC Category:
Quantum Optics
History
Original Manuscript: June 2, 2008
Manuscript Accepted: July 7, 2008
Published: September 12, 2008
Citation
Geraldo Alexandre Barbosa, "On the distinguishability of downconverted modes with orbital angular momentum," Opt. Lett. 33, 2119-2121 (2008)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ol/abstract.cfm?URI=ol-33-18-2119
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