2018/03/23 by Fulvio Flamini, Nicolò Spagnolo, Fabio Sciarrino · 5 citations
Physics and Astronomy · #quant-ph
paper · pdf · doi:10.1088/1361-6633/aad5b2
36 pages, 6 figures, 634 references. Updated version with minor changes and extended bibliography
arxiv created 2018/03/23 · arxiv updated 2018/12/05
Photonic quantum technologies represent a promising platform for several applications, ranging from long-distance communications to the simulation of complex phenomena. Indeed, the advantages offered by single photons do make them the candidate of choice for carrying quantum information in a broad variety of areas with a versatile approach. Furthermore, recent technological advances are now enabling first concrete applications of photonic quantum information processing. The goal of this manuscript is to provide the reader with a comprehensive review of the state of the art in this active field, with a due balance between theoretical, experimental and technological results. When more convenient, we will present significant achievements in tables or in schematic figures, in order to convey a global perspective of the several horizons that fall under the name of photonic quantum information.