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All possible bipartite positive-operator-value measurements of two-photon polarization states

Journal Article · · Physical Review. A
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  1. Theory of Condensed Matter Group, Cavendish Laboratory, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0HE (United Kingdom)
Here we propose an implementation of all possible positive-operator-value measures (POVMs) of two-photon polarization states. POVMs are the most general class of quantum measurements. Our setup requires linear optics, Bell state measurements, and an entangled three-photon ancilla state, which can be prepared separately and in advance (or 'off-line'). As an example we give the detailed settings for a simultaneous measurement of all four Bell states for an arbitrary two-photon polarization state, which is impossible with linear optics alone.
OSTI ID:
20974549
Journal Information:
Physical Review. A, Journal Name: Physical Review. A Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 73; ISSN 1050-2947; ISSN PLRAAN
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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