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Geometry of the Quantum States of Light in a Mach-Zehnder Interferometer

Creators

  • 1. Physics Department, Cinvestav, A.P. 14-740, 07000, México D.F (Mexico)

Description

A geometric approach to the quantum states of light that is injected into a Mach- Zehnder interferometer is discussed. It is based on the Jordan-Schwinger representation of angular momentum and permits the identification of the photon states with cones in the threedimensional space that are rotated by the action of the optical devices. Some cases of the evolution loops, dynamical processes for which any state evolves cyclically, are presented. (paper)

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/698/1/012014

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1088/1742-6596/698/1/012014;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Physics. Conference Series (Online)
Journal Volume
698
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
[6 p.]
ISSN
1742-6596

Conference

Title
6. annual festival on quantum phenomena, quantum control and geometry of quantum states
Acronym
Quantum Fest 2015
Dates
19-23 Oct 2015
Place
Mexico City (Mexico)

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
47117681
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ANGULAR MOMENTUM; EVOLUTION; GEOMETRY; MACH-ZEHNDER INTERFEROMETER; PHOTONS; QUANTUM STATES; THREE-DIMENSIONAL CALCULATIONS; VISIBLE RADIATION
Descriptors DEC
BOSONS; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; INTERFEROMETERS; MASSLESS PARTICLES; MATHEMATICS; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; RADIATIONS