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Reconfigurable generation and measurement of mutually unbiased bases for time-bin qudits

Quantum Physics 2018-03-16 v1

Abstract

We propose a new method for implementing mutually unbiased generation and measurement of time-bin qudits using a cascade of electro-optic phase modulator -- coded fiber Bragg grating pairs. Our approach requires only a single spatial mode and can switch rapidly between basis choices. We obtain explicit solutions for dimensions d=2,3,4d=2,3,4 that realize all d+1d+1 possible mutually unbiased bases and analyze the performance of our approach in quantum key distribution. Given its practicality and compatibility with current technology, our approach provides a promising springboard for scalable processing of high-dimensional time-bin states.

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@article{arxiv.1801.10450,
  title  = {Reconfigurable generation and measurement of mutually unbiased bases for time-bin qudits},
  author = {Joseph M. Lukens and Nurul T. Islam and Charles Ci Wen Lim and Daniel J. Gauthier},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1801.10450},
  year   = {2018}
}

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11 pages, 12 figures