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Direct measurement of the Q-function in a lossy cavity

Quantum Physics 2013-03-13 v1

Abstract

We show that the Q-function corresponding to an electromagnetic field in a lossy cavity can be directly measured by means of a simple scheme, therefore allowing the knowledge of the state of the field despite dissipation.

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@article{arxiv.quant-ph/0208096,
  title  = {Direct measurement of the Q-function in a lossy cavity},
  author = {H. Moya-Cessa and R. Juarez-Amaro and I. Ricardez-Vargas},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/0208096},
  year   = {2013}
}

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8 pages, 1 figure