Converting Quantum Information (IMAGE)

University of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics

Converting Quantum Information

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A single photon -- a carrier of quantum information -- travels like a spinning coin, in a superposition of states. Modyfing its properties is extremely hard and should be done carefully, without destroying the superposition. (Source: FUW, Grzegorz Krzyzewski)

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Source: FUW, Grzegorz Krzyzewski

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image may only be used with the following caption: A single photon - a carrier of quantum information - travels like a spinning coin, in a superposition of states. Modyfing its properties is extremely hard and should be done carefully, without destroying the superposition. (Source: FUW, Grzegorz Krzyzewski)

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