Photonic Quantum Technologies

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This book compiles top-level research to facilitate the development of practical quantum devices. Edited by Mohamed Benyoucef, it features contributions from distinguished scientists across various disciplines, providing an authoritative overview of current research in photonic quantum technologies. The text reviews state-of-the-art advancements and connects the fundamentals of the field with real-world applications, equipping readers from academia and industry with essential knowledge for understanding and developing quantum systems for secure communication, quantum metrology, and quantum computing. It addresses both fundamental and engineering challenges in creating viable quantum devices and offers strategies to overcome these obstacles. Key topics include a comprehensive introduction to quantum technologies, discussions on the second quantum revolution by Nobel Laureate Alain Aspect, solid-state quantum optics, non-classical light, and quantum entanglement. The book also explores emerging quantum technologies and their applications, such as quantum repeaters, satellite-based communication, quantum networks, silicon quantum photonics, and integrated systems. Additionally, it covers practical aspects of quantum technologies involving artificial atoms, color centers, 2D materials, and optical clocks. This resource will benefit molecular and solid-state physicists, researchers in photonics and quantum optics, graduate studen