The efficiency of quantum tomography based on photon detection

Yu. I. Bogdanov, S. P. Kulik

Published 2013-11-06Version 1

We propose a general methodology for efficient statistical reconstruction of a quantum state through collection and analysis of photon counting statistics. Our approach includes both strict quantitative criteria for adequacy and completeness of the statistical inverse problem, as well as a simple and reliable method for evaluating errors in the reconstructed state and approximation of a quantum state by means of the reduced finite-dimensional model.