Dr. Xiao Tang Profile

Dr. Xiao Tang

Physicist at National Institute of Standards and Technology

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Publications (40)

Proceedings Article | 4 October 2022 Poster + Paper

Portable polarization-entangled photon source and receiver toolset for quantum network metrology

Anouar Rahmouni, Thomas Gerrits, Paulina Kuo, Reddy Dileep, Ma Lijun, Tang Xiao, Oliver Slattery

Proceedings Volume 12238, 122380I (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2632997

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Receivers, Quantum networks, Photon polarization, Quantum communications, Metrology, Dense wavelength division multiplexing, Visibility, Waveguides, Single photon detectors

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Proceedings Article | 4 October 2022 Presentation + Paper

Towards entangled photon pair generation from SiC-based microring resonator

Anouar Rahmouni, Lijun Ma, Lutong Cai, Xiao Tang, Thomas Gerrits, Qing Li, Oliver Slattery

Proceedings Volume 12238, 122380B (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2632597

KEYWORDS: Silicon carbide, Microrings, Resonators, Optical filters, Single photon detectors, Dense wavelength division multiplexing, Tunable lasers, Waveguides, Superconductors, Entangled states

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Proceedings Article | 6 September 2019 Presentation + Paper

Optical quantum memory applications in quantum communication

Lijun Ma, Xiao Tang, Oliver Slattery

Proceedings Volume 11134, 1113401 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2528786

KEYWORDS: Photons, Quantum memory, Quantum communications, Teleportation, Quantum key distribution, Quantum optics, Raman spectroscopy, Telecommunications, Absorption, Single photon

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2019 Presentation + Paper

A testbed for quantum communication and quantum networks

Lijun Ma, Xiao Tang, Oliver Slattery, Abdella Battou

Proceedings Volume 10984, 1098407 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2519081

KEYWORDS: Quantum communications, Quantum key distribution, Quantum networks, Telecommunications, Quantum information, Information security, Internet, Information technology, Optical communications, Optical switching

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Proceedings Article | 14 May 2018 Presentation + Paper

Ultra-high spectral resolution spectrometer for single photon source characterization

Lijun Ma, Oliver Slattery, Xiao Tang

Proceedings Volume 10660, 1066006 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2303836

KEYWORDS: Spectroscopy, Single photon, Cesium, Photons, Spectral resolution, Quantum memory

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Proceedings Article | 15 March 2016 Paper

Characterization of type-II spontaneous parametric down-conversion in domain-engineered PPLN

Paulina Kuo, Thomas Gerrits, Varun Verma, Sae Woo Nam, Oliver Slattery, Lijun Ma, Xiao Tang

Proceedings Volume 9762, 976211 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2218535

KEYWORDS: Crystals, Dispersion, Photon polarization, Spectroscopy, Beam splitters, Polarization, Nonlinear crystals, Photonic crystals, Second-harmonic generation, Continuous wave operation

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Proceedings Article | 3 September 2015 Paper

Comparing the linewidths from single-pass SPDC and singly resonant cavity SPDC

Oliver Slattery, Lijun Ma, Paulina Kuo, Xiao Tang

Proceedings Volume 9615, 961507 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2187059

KEYWORDS: Crystals, Mirrors, Signal detection, Single photon, Quantum memory, Sensors, Signal generators, Terahertz radiation, Spectroscopy, Quantum communications

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 2015 Paper

EIT quantum memory with Cs atomic vapor for quantum communication

Lijun Ma, Oliver Slattery, Paulina Kuo, Xiao Tang

Proceedings Volume 9615, 96150D (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2186639

KEYWORDS: Quantum memory, Cesium, Photons, Quantum communications, Telecommunications, Signal detection, Chemical species, Single photon, Bragg cells, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 1 May 2014 Paper

Domain-engineered PPLN for entangled photon generation and other quantum information applications

Paulina Kuo, Jason Pelc, Oliver Slattery, Lijun Ma, Xiao Tang

Proceedings Volume 9136, 913603 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2058567

KEYWORDS: Crystals, Quantum information, Photon polarization, Frequency conversion, Polarization, Optical engineering, Beam splitters, Photonic crystals, Signal processing, Phase shift keying

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Proceedings Article | 26 September 2013 Paper

Entangled photon generation in a phase-modulated, quasi-phasematched crystal

Paulina Kuo, Jason Pelc, Oliver Slattery, Yong-Su Kim, Xiao Tang

Proceedings Volume 8875, 887508 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2024286

KEYWORDS: Crystals, Nonlinear crystals, Photon polarization, Photonic crystals, Polarization, Phase modulation, Birefringence, Hassium, Optical design, Quantum information

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Proceedings Article | 29 May 2013 Paper

Tunable up-conversion detector for single photon and bi-photon infrared spectroscopic applications

Oliver Slattery, Lijun Ma, Paulina Kuo, Young-Su Kim, Xiao Tang

Proceedings Volume 8726, 87260Y (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2016070

KEYWORDS: Spectroscopy, Sensors, Single photon, Near infrared spectroscopy, Waveguides, Signal detection, Infrared spectroscopy, Optical filters, Infrared sensors, Infrared detectors

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 2012 Paper

Oliver Slattery, Paulina Kuo, Yong-Su Kim, Lijun Ma, Xiao Tang

Proceedings Volume 8518, 85180Y (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.944223

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Signal detection, Mirrors, Optical filters, Single photon, Visibility, Spectroscopy, Fiber Bragg gratings, Electronic filtering, Crystals

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 2012 Paper

Dual-channel, single-photon upconversion detector near 1300 nm

Paulina Kuo, Jason Pelc, Oliver Slattery, Martin Fejer, Xiao Tang

Proceedings Volume 8518, 85180U (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.946250

KEYWORDS: Photons, Upconversion, Sensors, Silicon, Avalanche photodetectors, Waveguides, Beam splitters, Signal detection, Clocks, Wavelength division multiplexing

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Proceedings Article | 7 September 2011 Paper

Single photon frequency up-conversion and its applications

Lijun Ma, Oliver Slattery, Xiao Tang

Proceedings Volume 8163, 81630N (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.890980

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Sensors, Single photon, Spectroscopy, Signal detection, Single photon detectors, Quantum key distribution, Upconversion, Wavelength division multiplexing, Polarization

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2011 Paper

Frequency up-conversion single-photon detectors for quantum communication systems

Lijun Ma, Joshua Bienfang, Oliver Slattery, Xiao Tang

Proceedings Volume 8033, 803306 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.883213

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Single photon detectors, Avalanche photodetectors, Waveguides, Signal detection, Telecommunications, Temporal resolution, Photons, Silicon, Quantum communications

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Proceedings Article | 30 August 2010 Paper

Narrow-band photon pairs generated from spontaneous parametric down conversion in a Bragg-grating enhanced waveguide

Li Yan, Lijun Ma, Xiao Tang

Proceedings Volume 7815, 781511 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.859269

KEYWORDS: Fiber Bragg gratings, Waveguides, Quantum communications, Nonlinear crystals, Signal processing, Telecommunications, Quantum information, Refractive index, Detection theory, Quantum memory

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Proceedings Article | 30 August 2010 Paper

Study on noise reduction in up-conversion single photon detectors

Lijun Ma, Oliver Slattery, Xiao Tang

Proceedings Volume 7815, 781508 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.859272

KEYWORDS: Photons, Sensors, Waveguides, Avalanche photodetectors, Single photon detectors, Raman scattering, Raman spectroscopy, Signal detection, Interference (communication), Wavelength division multiplexing

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Proceedings Article | 28 April 2010 Paper

Ultra-sensitive NIR-spectrometer based on frequency up-conversion detector

Lijun Ma, Oliver Slattery, Xiao Tang

Proceedings Volume 7680, 76800P (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.847133

KEYWORDS: Spectroscopy, Waveguides, Sensors, Polarization, Photons, Near infrared, Infrared spectroscopy, Infrared sensors, Signal detection, Single photon

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Proceedings Article | 27 August 2009 Paper

Optimization of photon pair generation in dual-element PPKTP waveguide

Oliver Slattery, Lijun Ma, Xiao Tang

Proceedings Volume 7465, 74650K (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.831220

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Second-harmonic generation, Sensors, Modulation, Fiber amplifiers, Polarization, Modulators, Free space, Fiber couplers, Spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 26 August 2009 Paper

Low noise up-conversion single photon detector and its applications in quantum information systems

Lijun Ma, Oliver Slattery, Alan Mink, Xiao Tang

Proceedings Volume 7465, 74650W (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.824497

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Waveguides, Polarization, Single photon detectors, Signal detection, Quantum key distribution, Quantum information, Spectroscopy, Indium gallium arsenide, Near infrared

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Proceedings Article | 29 April 2009 Paper

Detector performance in long-distance quantum key distribution using superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors

Burm Baek, Lijun Ma, Alan Mink, Xiao Tang, Sae Woo Nam

Proceedings Volume 7320, 73200D (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818793

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Sensors, Double positive medium, Picosecond phenomena, Single photon detectors, Sensor performance, Optical fibers, Clocks, Superconductors, Nanowires

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Proceedings Article | 5 September 2008 Paper

High-speed quantum key distribution systems for optical fiber networks in campus and metro areas

Xiao Tang, Lijun Ma, Alan Mink, Tiejun Chang, Hai Xu, Oliver Slattery, Anastase Nakassis, Barry Hershman, David Su, Ronald Boisvert

Proceedings Volume 7092, 70920I (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.793852

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Polarization, Photons, Sensors, Switching, Optical switching, Local area networks, Wavelength division multiplexing, Avalanche photodetectors, Field programmable gate arrays

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Proceedings Article | 5 September 2008 Paper

Detection-time-bin-shift schemes for polarization encoding Quantum Key Distribution system

Lijun Ma, Tiejun Chang, Alan Mink, Oliver Slattery, Barry Hershman, Xiao Tang

Proceedings Volume 7092, 709206 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.793722

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Sensors, Photodetectors, Single photon detectors, Polarization, Optical fibers, Clocks, Photon polarization, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Avalanche photodetectors

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Proceedings Article | 10 September 2007 Paper

Low-noise PPLN-based single-photon detector

Hai Xu, Lijun Ma, Oliver Slattery, Xiao Tang

Proceedings Volume 6780, 67800U (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.734345

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Single photon detectors, Quantum key distribution, Waveguides, Modulation, Optical amplifiers, Optical filters, Polarization, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 10 September 2007 Paper

High-repetition rate quantum key distribution

J. Bienfang, A. Restelli, D. Rogers, A. Mink, B. Hershman, A. Nakassis, X. Tang, L. Ma, H. Xu, D. Su, Charles Clark, Carl Williams

Proceedings Volume 6780, 67800C (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.734443

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Picosecond phenomena, Sensors, Single photon detectors, Photons, Clocks, Avalanche photodetectors, Diffusion, Video, Signal attenuation

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Proceedings Article | 14 February 2007 Paper

Free-space quantum key distribution at GHz repetition rates

J. Bienfang, Daniel Rogers, Alessandro Restelli, Charles Clark, Carl Williams, Alan Mink, Barry Hershman, Tassos Nakassis, X. Tang, D. Su

Proceedings Volume 6476, 64760H (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.713630

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Photons, Picosecond phenomena, Polarization, Sensors, Single photon detectors, Information security, Avalanche photodetectors, Free space optics, Avalanche photodiodes

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 2006 Paper

High-speed photon counting techniques for broadband quantum key distribution

D. Rogers, J. Bienfang, A. Mink, B. Hershman, A. Nakassis, L. Ma, X. Tang, D. Su, Charles Clark, Carl Williams

Proceedings Volume 6372, 637211 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.686188

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Picosecond phenomena, Sensors, Avalanche photodetectors, Photon counting, Clocks, Quantum cryptography, Avalanche photodiodes, Free space optics, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 2006 Paper

Free-space quantum cryptography in the H-alpha Fraunhofer window

D. Rogers, J. Bienfang, A. Mink, B. Hershman, A. Nakassis, X. Tang, L. Ma, D. Su, Carl Williams, Charles Clark

Proceedings Volume 6304, 630417 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.680899

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Sensors, Picosecond phenomena, Receivers, Telecommunications, Visible radiation, Quantum cryptography, Avalanche photodetectors, Clocks, Free space optical communications

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Proceedings Article | 30 August 2006 Paper

Polarization recovery and auto-compensation in quantum key distribution network

Lijun Ma, Hai Xu, Xiao Tang

Proceedings Volume 6305, 630513 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.679575

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Quantum key distribution, Liquid crystals, Photons, Wave plates, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Avalanche photodetectors, Switching, Computer programming, Optical switching

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Proceedings Article | 29 August 2006 Paper

Demonstration of an active quantum key distribution network

Xiao Tang, Lijun Ma, Alan Mink, Anastase Nakassis, Hai Xu, Barry Hershman, Joshua Bienfang, David Su, Ronald Boisvert, Charles Clark, Carl Williams

Proceedings Volume 6305, 630506 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.679589

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Optical switching, Polarization, Network architectures, Photons, Video surveillance, Video, Optical communications, Switching, Quantum communications

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Proceedings Article | 12 May 2006 Paper

Has quantum cryptography been proven secure?

Tassos Nakassis, J. C. Bienfang, P. Johnson, A. Mink, D. Rogers, X. Tang, C. J. Williams

Proceedings Volume 6244, 62440I (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.665086

KEYWORDS: Quantum communications, Quantum cryptography, Error control coding, Error analysis, Information theory, Algorithms, Computer programming, Image information entropy, Computer security, Data communications

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Proceedings Article | 12 May 2006 Paper

High-speed quantum key distribution system supports one-time pad encryption of real-time video

Alan Mink, Xiao Tang, LiJun Ma, Tassos Nakassis, Barry Hershman, Joshua Bienfang, David Su, Ron Boisvert, Charles Clark, Carl Williams

Proceedings Volume 6244, 62440M (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.664114

KEYWORDS: Quantum key distribution, Video surveillance, Video, Field programmable gate arrays, Clocks, Standards development, Computing systems, Computer programming, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Surveillance

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Proceedings Article | 12 May 2006 Paper

Quantum key distribution system operating at sifted-key rate over 4 Mbit/s

Xiao Tang, Lijun Ma, Alan Mink, Anastase Nakassis, Hai Xu, Barry Hershman, Joshua Bienfang, David Su, Ronald Boisvert, Charles Clark, Carl Williams

Proceedings Volume 6244, 62440P (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.664455

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Quantum key distribution, Avalanche photodetectors, Picture Archiving and Communication System, Single mode fibers, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Local area networks, Computer programming, Coarse wavelength division multiplexing, Clocks

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Proceedings Article | 25 August 2005 Paper

High speed fiber-based quantum key distribution using polarization encoding

Xiao Tang, Lijun Ma, Alan Mink, Anastase Nakassis, Barry Hershman, Joshua Bienfang, Ronald Boisvert, Charles Clark, Carl Williams

Proceedings Volume 5893, 58931A (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.614598

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Quantum key distribution, Avalanche photodetectors, Computer programming, Photon polarization, Clocks, Single photon, Field programmable gate arrays, Birefringence, Optical fibers

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Proceedings Article | 9 December 2002 Paper

High-speed quantum communication testbed

Carl Williams, Xiao Tang, Mikko Heikkero, Julie Rouzaud, Richang Lu, Andreas Goedecke, Alan Migdall, Alan Mink, Anastase Nakassis, Leticia Pibida, Jesse Wen, Edward Hagley, Charles Clark

Proceedings Volume 4821, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.451002

KEYWORDS: Quantum communications, Field programmable gate arrays, Interfaces, Computer security, Free space optics, Telecommunications, Clocks, Quantum key distribution, Sensors, Data conversion

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 December 2002

High precision measurement of reflectance for films under substrates

Xiao Tang, Jian Zheng

OE, Vol. 41, Issue 12, (December 2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1517288

KEYWORDS: Reflectivity, Glasses, Scattering, Coating, Optical discs, Calibration, Refractive index, Metals, Standards development, Digital video discs

Proceedings Article | 26 April 2002 Paper

Triggered image capture for high-speed display characterization

John Roberts, Tracy Comstock, Xiao Tang

Proceedings Volume 4657, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.463786

KEYWORDS: Modulation, Digital micromirror devices, Cameras, Switching, Image processing, LCDs, Video, Displays, Metrology, Plasma

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Proceedings Article | 10 January 2002 Paper

Reflectance calibration standard for optical discs

Xiao Tang, Jian Zheng

Proceedings Volume 4342, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.453403

KEYWORDS: Reflectivity, Calibration, Standards development, Optical discs, Optical calibration, Glasses, Digital video discs, Optical testing, Compact discs, Refractive index

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 November 2000

Experimental nonmechanical image rotation to 20 angles using an acousto-optic dove prism

Yong-Seok Im, Eung Gi Paek, Xiao Tang, Joon Choe, Tae Kwan Oh

OE, Vol. 39, Issue 11, (November 2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1314592

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Diffraction, Acousto-optics, Image resolution, Acoustics, Prisms, Light, Optical components, Interference (communication), Optical engineering

Proceedings Article | 30 November 1999 Paper

Microscopic image analysis of defect areas in optical disks

Pierre L'Hostis, Frederick Byers, Fernando Podio, Xiao Tang

Proceedings Volume 3806, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.371152

KEYWORDS: Optical discs, Image analysis, Microscopes, Image processing, Optical storage, Standards development, Nondestructive evaluation, Digital video discs, Data storage, Data acquisition

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