Abstract
We theoretically propose and experimentally demonstrate a method for directly measuring the density matrix of an unknown quantum system in the basis of azimuthal angle. We apply our method for characterizing 7-dimensional pure and mixed superpositions of orbital-angular-momentum modes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | 2015 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2015 |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
Volume | 2015-August |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781557529688 |
State | Published - Aug 10 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2015 - San Jose, United States Duration: May 10 2015 → May 15 2015 |
Other
Other | Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2015 |
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Country | United States |
City | San Jose |
Period | 5/10/15 → 5/15/15 |
Keywords
- Azimuthal angle
- Density measurement
- Extraterrestrial measurements
- Optical polarization
- Photonics
- Physical optics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials