Diffraction and interference of entangled photon pairs generated by parametric down-conversion: A spatial correlation effect

Ryosuke Shimizu, Keiichi Edamatsu, Tadashi Itoh

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Abstract

Diffraction-interference patterns of parametric down-converted photons through a transmission grating by both one- and two-photon detection schemes are presented. The measured patterns are explained by the Fourier analysis of the two-photon wave packet, considering the quantum spatial correlation between the constituent photons. Spatial diffraction-interference patterns were recorded by a two-photon detector consisting of two avalanche photodiodes. For comparison, diffraction-interference patterns of Ti:sapphire laser are also observed using the same apparatus (a uncorrelated case).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2003 European Quantum Electronics Conference, EQEC 2003
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages341
Number of pages1
ISBN (Electronic)0780377338, 9780780377332
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2003
EventEuropean Quantum Electronics Conference, EQEC 2003 - Munich, Germany
Duration: 2003 Jun 222003 Jun 27

Publication series

Name2003 European Quantum Electronics Conference, EQEC 2003

Conference

ConferenceEuropean Quantum Electronics Conference, EQEC 2003
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period03/6/2203/6/27

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