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 that realize all 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