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Experimental Progress on Quantum Communication with Quantum Dot Based Devices

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Quantum Dot Optoelectronic Devices

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Quantum communication is a key branch in the field of quantum information. Quantum dot devices have very promising applications in quantum communication due to the advantage in emitting single photon with good purity and high generation rate. In this chapter, a brief introduction of quantum communication, i.e., quantum key distribution, quantum teleportation, and atom–photon entanglement, is given. The experimental progresses in applying quantum dot devices in these directions are summarized. In each direction, a typical example is introduced in details to show clearly the main principles and technology involved in these experimental progresses.

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Yuan, C., Zhou, Q. (2020). Experimental Progress on Quantum Communication with Quantum Dot Based Devices. In: Yu, P., Wang, Z. (eds) Quantum Dot Optoelectronic Devices. Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology, vol 27. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35813-6_5

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