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Photon Counting and Timing in Quantum Optics Experiments

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Advanced Photon Counting

Part of the book series: Springer Series on Fluorescence ((SS FLUOR,volume 15))

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In this chapter we briefly review present implementations of single-photon and photon-pair sources. After providing the basic fundamentals of nonclassical light, the role of photon detection to characterize these sources is highlighted. Then, we motivate why ongoing experiments heading at the realization of more complex quantum optical devices make very high demands on detectors and detection electronics. First, results towards quantum repeater architectures and hybrid quantum systems are discussed. Finally, we outline future prospects of all-optical quantum technologies.

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Acknowledgments

This work was supported by the DFG (SFB 787) and by the BMBF (project Q.com-H).

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    Andreas Ahlrichs, Benjamin Sprenger & Oliver Benson

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Ahlrichs, A., Sprenger, B., Benson, O. (2014). Photon Counting and Timing in Quantum Optics Experiments. In: Kapusta, P., Wahl, M., Erdmann, R. (eds) Advanced Photon Counting. Springer Series on Fluorescence, vol 15. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/4243_2014_69

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