Coherent temporal filtering of multimode parametric down-conversion using a quantum pulse gate
Researchers have posted a preprint demonstrating a quantum pulse gate that coherently filters temporal modes from multimode parametric down-conversion. The technique aims to isolate single temporal modes while preserving coherence, a key requirement for generating pure indistinguishable photons. The work is available on arXiv under quant-ph.
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The technique could enable integrated photonic platforms to produce higher-purity single photons for near-term photonic quantum processors.
If the demonstrated filtering can be coupled to existing waveguide parametric down-conversion sources without significant loss, it would remove a temporal-mode distinguishability contribution that currently lowers Hong-Ou-Mandel visibility, a practical bottleneck for photonic quantum computing.
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