Quantum optical experiments supporting quantum theory

Aephraim M. Steinberg, Paul G. Kwiat, R. Y. Chiao

Peter J. Riggs

It may be possible to empirically discriminate between the predictions of Orthodox Quantum Theory and the deBroglie-Bohm Theory of Quantum Mechanics. An experiment using the measurement methods of Atom Optics is suggested in which an atom trap having evanescent light mirrors in front of each of its walls is used to determine whether trapped atoms are in motion inside the trap. An absence of detected motion would be contrary to the prediction of Orthodox Quantum Theory and would support the deBroglie-Bohm Theory.

M. G. Benedict, A M Ermolaev, Viktor A. Malyshev +2 more

Super-radiance: Multiatomic Coherent Emission provides a comprehensive, self-contained account of the theory and experiments of the quantum optic phenomenon of superradiance. Contributed by highly regarded researchers in the field, the book first presents the theory of superradiance at a level suitable for graduate physicists approaching the subject for the first time. This introduction is followed by a more rigorous treatment that is supported by the analysis of experiments dealing with superradiance and by a discussion on the possible uses of the effect in other areas of optics and electronics. The theoretical and experimental results presented in this book will introduce a wide audience to this important area of quantum optics.

Muhammad Waseem, Faizan-e-Ilahi, Muhammad Sabieh Anwar

Huei Peng

Young’s double slit experiments, which represent the mystery of quantum mechanics (Feynman), have been described by optics, electromagnetic wave theory, quantum wave theory and Bohm’s trajectory theory. The double slit has the varieties of the applications. To test the description theories, we perform the comprehensive double slit experiments, which show that (1) before passing through the double slit/cross-double slit and before landing on the screen, the laser light behaves as particles, not as waves; (2) the experiments challenge the computer simulation of the trajectory theory at near field, however support the trajectory theory at far field. Those novel phenomena provide the comprehensive information for further theoretical development and applications.

S. G. Lipson