As part of 6.453, each student must write a term paper consisting of: 1) outside reading on a topic relevant to quantum optical communication, and 2) preparation and submission of a written report based on this reading.
It is not the intent of the term-paper requirement that original research be performed. You may choose a topic related to your thesis work, but the term paper should not be a reproduction of work already done for that thesis.
In order to help you plan your time, the following schedule has been established:
| SES # | ACTIONS |
|---|---|
| 11 | Term paper rules and suggested topics list distributed, in class |
| 11-16 | Preliminary reading in support of topic selection; consultation with Prof. Shapiro as necessary |
| 16 | One paragraph term-paper proposals due, in class |
| 16-23 | Reading and term-paper preparation |
| 23 | Term papers due, in class |
Potential topics include:
- Hidden variables and Bell's inequalities
- Quantum non-demolition measurements
- Quantum-state tomography
- Quantum-state source coding
- Quantum-state channel coding
- Quantum error-correcting codes
- Quantum cryptography
- Quantum detection theory
- Quantum estimation theory
- Quantum phase
- Feedback photodetection
- Nonclassical light-beam generation in optical fiber
- Quantum imaging
- Linear optics quantum computing
- Sources of polarization-entangled photon pairs
- Quantum precision measurements
An extended version of this assignment with references is available here: (PDF)