Experimental simulation of two-particle quantum entanglement using classical fields.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

We experimentally demonstrate simulation of two entangled quantum bits using classical fields of two frequencies and two polarizations. Multiplication of optical heterodyne beat signals from two spatially separated regions simulates coincidence detection of two particles. The product signal so obtained contains several frequency components, one of which can be selected by bandpass frequency filtering. The bandpassed signal contains two indistinguishable, interfering contributions, permitting simulation of four polarization-entangled Bell-like states. These classical field methods may be useful in small scale simulations of quantum logic operations that require multiparticle entanglement without collapse.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Lee, KF; Thomas, JE

Published Date

  • March 2002

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 88 / 9

Start / End Page

  • 097902 -

PubMed ID

  • 11864055

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1079-7114

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0031-9007

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1103/physrevlett.88.097902

Language

  • eng