Basic concepts for quantum optics and quantum technologies

Irene D'Amico*

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Abstract

This introductory paper aims to provide a brief review of some basic concepts in quantum optics and quantum information, such as quantization of the electro-magnetic field, Fock and coherent states, quadrature operators, qubits and quantum gates, entanglement, Bell states and Bell inequality, mixed states and the density operator.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the International School of Physics "Enrico Fermi"
Subtitle of host publicationNanoscale Quantum Optics
EditorsMario Agio, Irene D'Amico, Rashid Zia
PublisherIOS Press
Pages1-18
Number of pages18
ISBN (Electronic)9781643680989
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Sept 2020
Event2018 International School of Physics "Enrico Fermi": Nanoscale Quantum Optics - Varenna, Italy
Duration: 23 Jul 201828 Jul 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International School of Physics "Enrico Fermi"
Volume204
ISSN (Print)0074-784X
ISSN (Electronic)1879-8195

Conference

Conference2018 International School of Physics "Enrico Fermi": Nanoscale Quantum Optics
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityVarenna
Period23/07/1828/07/18

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