Simple scheme for generating four-photon polarization-entangled decoherence-free states using spontaneous parametric down-conversions

We propose a simple scheme for the generation of four-photon polarization-entangled decoherence-free states by using a pair of spontaneous parametric down-conversions and one tunable beam splitter. The scheme is based on post-selection strategy and feasible by current experimental technology.

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