Reconfigurable generation and measurement of mutually unbiased bases for time-bin qudits
Joseph M. Lukens, Nurul T. Islam, Charles Ci Wen Lim, Daniel J. Gauthier · Applied Physics Letters · 2018
We propose a method for implementing mutually unbiased generation and measurement of time-bin qudits using a cascade of electro-optic phase modulator–coded fiber Bragg grating pairs. Our approach requires only a single spatial mode and can switch rapidly between basis choices. We obtain explicit solutions for dimensions d = 2, 3, and 4 that realize all d + 1 possible mutually unbiased bases and analyze the performance of our approach in quantum key distribution. Given its practicality and compatibility with current technology, our approach provides a promising springboard for scalable processing of high-dimensional time-bin states.