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Physical Review A

Generation of superpositions of classically distinguishable quantum states from optical back-action evasion

Shang Song, Carlton M. Caves, Bernard Yurke

Published May 1, 1990• 161 citations
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Abstract

We describe a method for generating superpositions of classically distinguishable quantum states in an optical-frequency mode. The method uses the optical back-action-evading apparatus demonstrated recently by La Porta, Slusher, and Yurke [Phys. Rev. Lett. 62, 28 (1989)].
DOI
10.1103/physreva.41.5261

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