03740nam a22005295i 4500 978-3-031-73769-5 DE-He213 20251030114928.0 cr nn 008mamaa 250122s2024 sz | s |||| 0|eng d 9783031737695 978-3-031-73769-5 10.1007/978-3-031-73769-5 doi QA76.889 PHQ bicssc SCI057000 bisacsh PHQ thema Rivera-Dean, Javier. author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut 90375 Non-classical States of Light [electronic resource] : Generation via Strong-Field Processes and Applications in Quantum Key Distribution / by Javier Rivera-Dean. 1st ed. 2024. Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2024. XX, 300 p. 93 illus., 84 illus. in color. online resource. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file PDF rda Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research, 2190-5061 Chapter 1.Introduction -- Chapter 2.Background -- Chapter 3.Non-classical states of light after strong-laser field processes in atoms -- Chapter 4.Non-classical states of light after high-harmonic generation in molecular and solid systems -- Chapter 5.Non-classical states of light for Device-Independent Quantum Key Distribution -- Chapter 6.Conclusions -- Chapter 7.Additional material of Chapter 2 -- Chapter 8.Additional material of Chapter 3 -- Chapter 9.Additional material of Chapter 4 -- Chapter 10.Additional material of Chapter 5. This doctoral thesis has a dual focus. Firstly, it studies the generation of non-classical states of light through strong-field processes, where light-matter interactions involve light intensities contending with the forces binding electrons to their nuclei. This exploration demonstrates the utility of strong-field phenomena in generating non-classical states of light, with properties dependent on specific dynamics and materials involved in the excitation. Secondly, it investigates the constraints and prerequisites of non-classical light sources—beyond those studied in the first part—for advancing quantum communication applications,specifically in quantum key distribution. The aim here is to create a secret key exclusively known by the communicating parties for encrypting and decrypting messages. As a whole, this work serves as a foundational step towards leveraging strong-field physics as a prospective tool for quantum information science applications, as well as displaying the advantages and limitations of photonic-based setups for quantum key distribution. With its very clear style of presentation, the book is an essential reference for future researchers working in this field. Quantum computing. 64754 Optics. 66607 Quantum Information. 66611 Optics and Photonics. 67319 SpringerLink (Online service) Springer Nature eBook Printed edition: 9783031737688 Printed edition: 9783031737701 Printed edition: 9783031737718 Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research, 2190-5061 66370 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-73769-5 ZDB-2-PHA ZDB-2-SXP 66475 66475