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Mathematical Background

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Multi-photon Quantum Secure Communication

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This chapter gives the mathematical background necessary for understanding quantum mechanics used in the rest of the book. The abstract concept of a qubit as the quantum extension of a classical bit is first introduced. Characteristics of photons are then covered to lay the foundation for the multi-photon communication. An exposition of the polarization degree of freedom of photons in the multi-photon regime is made.

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  1. School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, USA

    Pramode K. Verma

  2. School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, USA

    Mayssaa El Rifai

  3. School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, USA

    Kam Wai Clifford Chan

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Verma, P.K., El Rifai, M., Chan, K.W.C. (2019). Mathematical Background. In: Multi-photon Quantum Secure Communication. Signals and Communication Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-8618-2_2

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