Loss of polarization entanglement in optical fibers due to polarization mode dispersion

Misha Brodsky*, Elizabeth C. George, Cristian Antonelli, Mark Shtaif

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Abstract

We perform quantum tomography measurements on polarization-entangled photon pairs traversing fibers with birefringence. We find that the entanglement disappears gradually if the birefringence affects only one photon of the pair. A theory supports our observations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2010 Conference on Optical Fiber Communication, Collocated National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, OFC/NFOEC 2010
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
ISBN (Print)9781557528841
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Event2010 Conference on Optical Fiber Communication, Collocated National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, OFC/NFOEC 2010 - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 21 Mar 201025 Mar 2010

Publication series

Name2010 Conference on Optical Fiber Communication, Collocated National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, OFC/NFOEC 2010

Conference

Conference2010 Conference on Optical Fiber Communication, Collocated National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, OFC/NFOEC 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period21/03/1025/03/10

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