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In this section, we briefly review some elements of the mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics. We then present the main properties of special operators and states that are very useful in quantum optics and communications.
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(1995). Elements of the Mathematical Formulation of the Quantum Theory. In: Introduction to Photon Communication. Lecture Notes in Physics Monographs, vol 29. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-49206-1_2
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