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Craig I. Schlenoff, Anthony Pietromartire, Zeid Kootbally, Stephen B. Balakirsky, Thomas R. Kramer, Sebti Foufou
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We propose and demonstrate a method for an independent verification of a degree of single photon purity and coherence applicable for all single-photon emitters
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