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    • Quantum Optics
    • Quantum Information Science

    Background:

    • Photon statistics characterization is fundamental in quantum optics.
    • Current methods rely on unverifiable assumptions about detector saturation, limiting applications like quantum cryptography.
    • Emerging quantum information technologies require more robust characterization methods.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a new method for rigorous characterization of photon statistics from unknown light sources.
    • To establish verifiable bounds on low photon number emission probabilities.
    • To enable reliable quantum information applications by overcoming limitations of existing methods.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing a conventional Hanbury-Brown-Twiss setup.
    • Developing a novel mathematical framework to derive rigorous bounds on photon emission probabilities.
    • Applying the method to a practical light source for quantum key distribution.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed method provides rigorous bounds on low photon number emission probabilities.
    • It successfully removes the need for a priori assumptions about detector saturation.
    • Demonstrated applicability in a quantum key distribution protocol without significant efficiency loss.

    Conclusions:

    • The new characterization method offers a versatile and flexible tool for quantum optics.
    • It addresses critical limitations in existing photon statistics measurement techniques.
    • This work is essential for advancing quantum information science and its applications.