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arXiv:1502.02153

Measuring the non-separability of classically entangled vector vortex beams

Melanie G. McLaren, Thomas Konrad, Andrew Forbes

Published Feb 7, 2015• 4 citations
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Abstract

Given the multitude of applications of vector vortex beams there is a need for robust tools to measure them. Here we exploit the non-separability of such beams, akin to entanglement of quantum states, to apply tools traditionally associated with quantum measurements to these classical fields. We apply three measures of non-separability: a Bell inequality, a concurrence, and an entanglement entropy to define the "vectorness" of such beams. In addition to providing novel tools for the analysis of vector beams, we also introduce the concept of classical entanglement to explain why these tools are appropriate in the first place.

DOI
10.48550/arxiv.1502.02153

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