Essays about: "single-photon"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 61 essays containing the word single-photon.

  1. 1. Generation and detection of entangled single-photon pairs

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/FREIA

    Author : Gabriella Tesfamichael Habtezion; [2024]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Quantum information technology is an emerging field with important applications such as quantum cryptography and teleportation, quantum imaging and lithography. These applications make use of single photons and pairs of entangled photons. In this work, we experimentally generate and attempt to detect the entangled photons. READ MORE

  3. 2. Quantum Espionage

    University essay from KTH/Tillämpad fysik

    Author : Carlo Ninic Svensson; [2023]
    Keywords : Quantum Nano Photonics; SNSPD; OTDR; Nano Kvantfotonik; SNSPD; OTDR;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the security of optical fiber communication and demonstrates the feasibility of eavesdropping using different tapping methods and superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs). Methods for surveillance against fiber intrusion are also investigated. READ MORE

  4. 3. Beyond Pulse Position Modulation : a Feasibility Study

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för systemteknik

    Author : Danielle Gustafsson; [2023]
    Keywords : telecommunications; pulse position modulation; error-correction;

    Abstract : During the thesis work, a feasibility study of the BPPM error-correction protocol is performed. The beyond pulse position modulation (BPPM) protocol was invented at Ericsson AB and describes a modulation encoding using vertically and horizontally polarized single photons for optical transmission and error-correction. READ MORE

  5. 4. Experimental Study of Magnetic Field Effects on Hairpin SNSPD Turn Designs for Single Photon Detection : Investigating the Relationship between Magnetic Field Strength and SNSPD Performance

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : James Arthur Sutton; [2023]
    Keywords : SNSPD; Hairpin device; Magnetic field effect; Current crowding; SNSPD; Hårnålsanordning; Magnetfältseffekt; Nuvarande trängsel;

    Abstract : Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detectors (SNSPDs) are a promising technology for detecting single photon emissions with high efficiency and low noise. This detector class has numerous applications in quantum optics, communication, and sensing. READ MORE

  6. 5. Modulation of the optical properties of quantum dots by surface acoustic waves

    University essay from KTH/Tillämpad fysik

    Author : Tanguy Schetelat; [2023]
    Keywords : Nanophotonics; Quantum dots; Surface acoustic waves; Interdigital tansducers; Optomechanical coupling; Nanofotonik; Kvantprickar; Akustika yt-vågor; Interdigital tansducers; Optomekanisk koppling;

    Abstract : Semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) are considered to be a crucial part of future quantum technologies due to their enormous potential as efficient sources of single and indistinguishable photons. Single photons are necessary to transport quantum information over large distances through the existing global fibre optic network. READ MORE