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Observation of quantum interference between a single-photon state and a thermal state generated in optical fibers

  • Xiaoying Li
  • , Lei Yang
  • , Liang Cui
  • , Zhe Yu Ou
  • , Daoyin Yu

Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

Abstract

We experimentally demonstrate a Hong-Ou-Mandel type of two-photon interference effect with a heralded single-photon state and a thermal state. The light sources in the 1550 mn telecom band are generated from two independent dispersion-shifted fibers via four-wave mixing process. The observed visibility is (82 ± 11)%. This type of interference between independent sources is crucial in quantum information process with independent qubits. © 2008 Optical Society of America.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)12505-12510
JournalOptics Express
Volume16
Issue number17
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Aug 2008
Externally publishedYes

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