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We define a class of multi-mode single photon states suitable for quantum information applications. We show how standard amplitude modulation techniques may be used to control the pulse shape of single photon states.
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Milburn, G. Coherent control of single photon states. Eur. Phys. J. Spec. Top. 159, 113–117 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1140/epjst/e2008-00699-5
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