Title :
Quantum benchmarks from any states of light
Author :
Killoran, Nathan ; Lutkenhaus, Norbert
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys. & Astron., Univ. of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
Abstract :
Quantum benchmarks allow us to discriminate between classical and quantum communication devices (e.g. quantum memories, repeaters, and cryptography systems). We show how to construct simple, effective benchmarks using any type of optical test states.
Keywords :
benchmark testing; optical repeaters; optical testing; quantum cryptography; quantum optics; classical communication devices; cryptography systems; optical test states; quantum benchmarks; quantum communication devices; quantum memories; repeaters; Benchmark testing; Extraterrestrial measurements; Noise; Purification; Quantum computing; Quantum entanglement; Repeaters;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2012 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1839-6
