03516nam 22005775 450 991095179930332120250122115233.09783031737695303173769510.1007/978-3-031-73769-5(MiAaPQ)EBC31887308(Au-PeEL)EBL31887308(CKB)37345588500041(DE-He213)978-3-031-73769-5(OCoLC)1492994145(EXLCZ)993734558850004120250122d2024 u| 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierNon-classical States of Light Generation via Strong-Field Processes and Applications in Quantum Key Distribution /by Javier Rivera-Dean1st ed. 2024.Cham :Springer Nature Switzerland :Imprint: Springer,2024.1 online resource (438 pages)Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,2190-50619783031737688 3031737687 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.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.Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,2190-5061Quantum computingOpticsQuantum InformationOptics and PhotonicsQuantum computing.Optics.Quantum Information.Optics and Photonics.530.12003.54Rivera-Dean Javier1803007Ciappina Marcelo1803008MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910951799303321Non-classical States of Light4349491UNINA