Erasing quantum distinguishability via single-mode filtering

Monika Patel, Joseph B. Altepeter, Yu Ping Huang, Neal N. Oza, Prem Kumar

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Abstract

Erasing quantum-mechanical distinguishability is of fundamental interest and also of practical importance, particularly in subject areas related to quantum information processing. We demonstrate a method applicable to optical systems in which single-mode filtering is used with only linear optical instruments to achieve quantum indistinguishability. Through "heralded" Hong-Ou-Mandel interference experiments we measure and quantify the improvement of indistinguishability between single photons generated via spontaneous four-wave mixing in optical fibers. The experimental results are in excellent agreement with predictions of a quantum-multimode theory we develop for such systems, without the need for any fitting parameter.

Original languageEnglish
Article number033809
JournalPhysical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
Volume86
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 6 Sep 2012

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