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Quantum information processing with space-division multiplexing optical fibres

Quantum Physics 2020-01-23 v2 Instrumentation and Detectors Optics

Abstract

The optical fibre is an essential tool for our communication infrastructure since it is the main transmission channel for optical communications. The latest major advance in optical fibre technology is spatial division multiplexing (SDM), where new fibre designs and components establish multiple co-existing data channels based on light propagation over distinct transverse optical modes. Simultaneously, there have been many recent developments in the field of quantum information processing (QIP), with novel protocols and devices in areas such as computing, communication and metrology. Here, we review recent works implementing QIP protocols with SDM optical fibres, and discuss new possibilities for manipulating quantum systems based on this technology.

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@article{arxiv.1905.12644,
  title  = {Quantum information processing with space-division multiplexing optical fibres},
  author = {Guilherme B. Xavier and Gustavo Lima},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1905.12644},
  year   = {2020}
}

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Originally submitted version. Please see published version for improved layout, new tables and updated references following review process

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