Effects of Chromatic Dispersion on Single-Photon Temporal Wave Functions in Quantum Communications

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2312.10142v2
• Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:23:57 GMT
• Title: Effects of Chromatic Dispersion on Single-Photon Temporal Wave Functions in Quantum Communications
• Authors: Artur Czerwinski, Xiangji Cai, Saeed Haddadi,
• Abstract summary: We investigate the effects of chromatic dispersion on single-photon temporal wave functions (TWFs) in the context of quantum communications. We introduce chirped and unchirped Gaussian TWFs, demonstrating the impact of the chirp parameter in mitigating chromatic dispersion effects. By exploring the interplay of dispersion effects on qubit interference patterns, we contribute essential insights to quantum information processing.
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• Abstract: In this study, we investigate the effects of chromatic dispersion on single-photon temporal wave functions (TWFs) in the context of quantum communications. Departing from classical beam analysis, we focus on the temporal shape of single photons, specifically exploring generalized Gaussian modes. From this foundation, we introduce chirped and unchirped Gaussian TWFs, demonstrating the impact of the chirp parameter in mitigating chromatic dispersion effects. Furthermore, we extend our investigation to time-bin qubits, a topic of ongoing research relevance. By exploring the interplay of dispersion effects on qubit interference patterns, we contribute essential insights to quantum information processing. This comprehensive analysis considers various parameters, introducing a level of complexity not previously explored in the context of dispersion management. We demonstrate the relationships between different quantities and their impact on the spreading of TWFs. Our results not only deepen the theoretical understanding of single-photon TWFs but also offer practical guidelines for system designers to optimize symbol rates in quantum communications.

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