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Record Nr.

UNINA9910951799303321

Autore

Rivera-Dean Javier

Titolo

Non-classical States of Light : Generation via Strong-Field Processes and Applications in Quantum Key Distribution / / by Javier Rivera-Dean

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024

ISBN

9783031737695

3031737695

Edizione

[1st ed. 2024.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (438 pages)

Collana

Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research, , 2190-5061

Altri autori (Persone)

CiappinaMarcelo

Disciplina

530.12

003.54

Soggetti

Quantum computing

Optics

Quantum Information

Optics and Photonics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1.Introduction -- Chapter 2.Background -- Chapter 3.Non-classical states of light after strong-laser field processes in atoms -- Chapter 4.Non-classical states of light after high-harmonic generation in molecular and solid systems -- Chapter 5.Non-classical states of light for Device-Independent Quantum Key Distribution -- Chapter 6.Conclusions -- Chapter 7.Additional material of Chapter 2 -- Chapter 8.Additional material of Chapter 3 -- Chapter 9.Additional material of Chapter 4 -- Chapter 10.Additional material of Chapter 5.

Sommario/riassunto

This doctoral thesis has a dual focus. Firstly, it studies the generation of non-classical states of light through strong-field processes, where light-matter interactions involve light intensities contending with the forces binding electrons to their nuclei. This exploration demonstrates the utility of strong-field phenomena in generating non-classical states of light, with properties dependent on specific dynamics and materials involved in the excitation. Secondly, it investigates the constraints and prerequisites of non-classical light sources—beyond those studied in the first part—for advancing quantum communication applications,



specifically in quantum key distribution. The aim here is to create a secret key exclusively known by the communicating parties for encrypting and decrypting messages. As a whole, this work serves as a foundational step towards leveraging strong-field physics as a prospective tool for quantum information science applications, as well as displaying the advantages and limitations of photonic-based setups for quantum key distribution. With its very clear style of presentation, the book is an essential reference for future researchers working in this field.