Manipulation of quantum spatial properties of light

We discuss how it is possible to manipulate quantum spatial properties of light beams by using the transfer of the angular spectrum. Twin beams from the parametric down-conversion can be prepared in a state that carries two different quantum images. At the same time, the twin photons can be entangle...

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Published in:Journal of modern optics 2004-04, Vol.51 (6-7), p.983-990
Main Authors: Souto Ribeiro, P. H., Caetano, D. P., Monken, C. H., Pardal, J. T. C., Khoury, A. Z.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Exact sciences and technology
Frequency conversion
harmonic generation, including high-order harmonic generation
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
Nonlinear optics
Optics
Physics
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Summary:We discuss how it is possible to manipulate quantum spatial properties of light beams by using the transfer of the angular spectrum. Twin beams from the parametric down-conversion can be prepared in a state that carries two different quantum images. At the same time, the twin photons can be entangled in polarization. This preparation allows the selection between the detection of each one of the images at a time or a mixture by performing proper projections onto polarization sub-spaces. As another example, we show how to produce a light beam presenting spatial anti-bunching through the control of the entangled angular spectrum and reflections.
ISSN:0950-0340
1362-3044
DOI:10.1080/09500340408233613