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Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 62, Issue 1, 0100004(2025)

Coherent Transduction Between Quantum Microwave and Optical Photons: Experimental Systems and Research Advances

Qiang Miao* and Dewei Wu
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  • Information and Navigation College, Air Force Engineering University, Xi'an 710077, Shaanxi , China
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    Category: Reviews

    Received: Mar. 6, 2024

    Accepted: May. 7, 2024

    Published Online: Jan. 3, 2025

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    DOI:10.3788/LOP240830

    CSTR:32186.14.LOP240830

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