Direct measurement of the Q-function in a lossy cavity
arXiv:quant-ph/0208096 · doi:10.1016/S0375-9601(02)01539-6
Abstract
We show that the Q-function corresponding to an electromagnetic field in a lossy cavity can be directly measured by means of a simple scheme, therefore allowing the knowledge of the state of the field despite dissipation.
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