scholarly journals MULTIMODE HONG–OU–MANDEL INTERFEROMETRY

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (01n02) ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. P. WALBORN ◽  
W. A. T. NOGUEIRA ◽  
A. N. de OLIVEIRA ◽  
S. PÁDUA ◽  
C. H. MONKEN
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Information ◽  
Pump Beam ◽  
Basic Theory ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Two Photon ◽  
Photon Pairs ◽  
Transverse Profile ◽  
Parametric Down Conversion ◽  
Pump Signal ◽  
Down Conversion

We review some recent experiments based upon multimode two-photon interference of photon pairs created by spontaneous parametric down-conversion. The new element provided by these experiments is the inclusion of the transverse spatial profiles of the pump, signal and idler fields. We discuss multimode Hong–Ou–Mandel interference, and show that the transverse profile of the pump beam can be manipulated in order to control two-photon interference. We present the basic theory and experimental results as well as several applications to the field of quantum information.

GENERATING AND DISTRIBUTING TWO-PHOTON ENTANGLED SPATIAL QUDITS

2007 ◽  
Vol 05 (01n02) ◽  
pp. 69-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. LIMA ◽  
LEONARDO NEVES ◽  
IVAN F. SANTOS ◽  
C. H. MONKEN ◽  
J. G. AGUIRRE GÓMEZ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Free Space ◽  
Pump Beam ◽  
Quantum Systems ◽  
Space Distribution ◽  
Entangled States ◽  
Original Form ◽  
High Fidelity ◽  
Two Photon ◽  
Parametric Down Conversion ◽  
Down Conversion

We report an experiment to generate and propagate two entangled spatial qudits, [Formula: see text]-dimensional quantum systems, using spontaneous parametric down-conversion. The manipulation, via pump beam, of the transverse spatial correlation between the photon pairs is explored. Inserting apertures with [Formula: see text]-slits in the arms of the down-converted photons, we associate the qudit space with the [Formula: see text] possible paths followed by each photon. Experimental results for qudits with [Formula: see text] and 8 are shown. We demonstrate that the generated states cannot be classically correlated. We also show the propagation of entangled states of spatial qudits. Their free-space distribution is performed at the laboratory scale and the propagated states maintain a high fidelity with their original form.

scholarly journals Coherently controlled quantum features in a coupled interferometric scheme

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Byoung S. Ham
Keyword(s):  
Optical Materials ◽  
Bell Inequality ◽  
Third Order ◽  
Deterministic Method ◽  
Photon Pairs ◽  
Wave Nature ◽  
Parametric Down Conversion ◽  
Pair Generation ◽  
Entangled Photon Pairs ◽  
Down Conversion

AbstractOver the last several decades, entangled photon pairs generated by spontaneous parametric down conversion processes in both second-order and third-order nonlinear optical materials have been intensively studied for various quantum features such as Bell inequality violation and anticorrelation. In an interferometric scheme, anticorrelation results from photon bunching based on randomness when entangled photon pairs coincidently impinge on a beam splitter. Compared with post-measurement-based probabilistic confirmation, a coherence version has been recently proposed using the wave nature of photons. Here, the origin of quantum features in a coupled interferometric scheme is investigated using pure coherence optics. In addition, a deterministic method of entangled photon-pair generation is proposed for on-demand coherence control of quantum processing.

scholarly journals Generation of Pure State Photon Triplets in the C-Band

Micromachines ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 775 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xi-Rong Su ◽  
Yi-Wen Huang ◽  
Tong Xiang ◽  
Yuan-Hua Li ◽  
Xian-Feng Chen
Keyword(s):  
Pure State ◽  
Schmidt Number ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Conversion Process ◽  
Gaussian Filter ◽  
Periodically Poled ◽  
Two Photon ◽  
Parametric Down Conversion ◽  
Photon States ◽  
Down Conversion

In this work, the cascaded second-order spontaneous parametric down-conversion (SPDC) is considered to produce pure state photon triplets in periodically poled lithium niobite (PPLN) doped with 5% MgO. A set of parameters are optimized through calculating the Schmidt number of two-photon states generated by each down-conversion process with different pump durations and crystal lengths. We use a Gaussian filter in part and obtain three photons with 100% purity in spectrum. We provide a feasible and unprecedented scheme to manipulate the spectrum purity of photon triplets in the communication band (C-band).

scholarly journals Local Realistic Theory for PDC Experiments Based on the Wigner Formalism

2001 ◽  
Vol 56 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 178-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Casado ◽  
Ramón Risco-Delgado ◽  
Emilio Santos
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Theory ◽  
Radiation Field ◽  
Hidden Variables ◽  
Standard Quantum ◽  
Realistic Theory ◽  
Photon Pairs ◽  
Parametric Down Conversion ◽  
Wigner Representation ◽  
Down Conversion ◽  
Made In

Abstract In this article we present a local hidden variables model for all experiments involving photon pairs produced in parametric down conversion, based on the Wigner representation of the radiation field. A modification of the standard quantum theory of detection is made in order to give a local realistic explanation of the counting rates in photodetectors. This model involves the existence of a real zeropoint field, such that the vacumm level of radiation lies below the threshold of the detectors.

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