Quantum interference between macroscopically distinct optical states

Year: 2000

Authors: Arecchi F.T., Montina A.

Autors Affiliation: Istituto Nazionale di Ottica, Largo E. Fermi 6, 50125 Firenze, Italy
Department of Physics, University of Firenze, Firenze, Italy

Abstract: Thus far, all proposals for an optical evidence of macroscopic quantum interference have been frustrated by the low detector efficiencies. Two innovations permit such an evidence with currently available equipment. The availability of optical superposition states with large separation suggests a practical way of transforming them into entangled coherent states associated with different paths, thus providing a new convenient source for a “which path” experiment.

Journal/Review: FORTSCHRITTE DER PHYSIK-PROGRESS OF PHYSICS

Volume: 48 (5-7)      Pages from: 423  to: 429

KeyWords: SUPERPOSITIONS; LIGHT;
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