A photon-number quantum nondemolition (QND) measurement theory that takes dissipative losses into account is presented. A QND measurement criterion is developed to determine the feasibility of QND measurements in a lossy optical medium. Using an analysis based on loss-error characteristics, we examine a lossy Kerr medium. We obtain restrictions on the losses and requirements for the nonlinearity and signal and probe powers necessary to observe the QND effect. We calculate the expected results for an experimental system meeting such requirements. We conclude that QND measurements are possible in existing media.
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