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Classical radiation in optical fibers as model for quantum entanglement

P. N. Lebedev

Published Jan 1, 2008• 0 citations
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Abstract

Using known description of the classical electromagnetic radiation propagating in optical fibers by the Schrodinger-like equation (Fock-Leontovich paraxial approximation), the model of entanglement phenomenon is considered. Gaussian light beams in optical fibers demonstrate a formal mathematical identity to Gaussian two-mode quantum fields. In view of this, the criterion of separability and entanglement of Gaussian light beams is implemented in fiber optics.

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