Characterizing a high-dimensional unitary transformation without measuring the qudit it transforms

We present a method for reconstructing an arbitrary high-dimensional unitary transformation without detecting the qudit that it transforms. We demonstrate the method using orbital angular momentum states of light. Our method relies on quantum interference enabled by the path identity of undetected photons. The method is practically useful when suitable detectors are not available for the qudit on which the unitary transformation works.

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Optics Letters
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2026-01-02
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https://doi.org/10.1364/ol.578231
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Quantum Information and Cryptography
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Characterizing a high-dimensional unitary transformation without measuring the qudit it transforms

Mayukh Lahiri, Salini Rajeev
Optics Letters
Quantum Information and Cryptography
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Characterizing a high-dimensional unitary transformation without measuring the qudit it transforms

Mayukh Lahiri, Salini Rajeev
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Abstract

We present a method for reconstructing an arbitrary high-dimensional unitary transformation without detecting the qudit that it transforms. We demonstrate the method using orbital angular momentum states of light. Our method relies on quantum interference enabled by the path identity of undetected photons. The method is practically useful when suitable detectors are not available for the qudit on which the unitary transformation works.

Optics LettersVol. 51(4)
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 99%
Quantum Information and Cryptography
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