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arXiv:1207.5487 · Physical Review A

Nonlocal interferometry using macroscopic coherent states and weak nonlinearities

Brian T. Kirby, J. D. Franson

Published May 17, 2013• 39 citations
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Abstract

A method for performing nonlocal interferometry using phase-entangled macroscopic coherent states is described. The required entanglement can be generated using weak nonlinearities while Bell's inequality can be violated using single photons as a probe. The entanglement is relatively robust against photon loss and Bell's inequality can be violated over a relatively large distance in optical fibers despite the fact that a large number of photons are absorbed in the process.

DOI
10.1103/physreva.87.053822

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