Title :
Optical realization of the quantum 3-box problem
Author :
Resch, K.J. ; Lundeen, J.S. ; Steinberg, A.M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Toronto Univ., Ont., Canada
Abstract :
Summary form only given. Using an optical three-rail interferometer, we have implemented Aharonov and Vaidman\´s "quantum box problem". This provides interesting insight into measurement, probability, and nonlocality in quantum mechanics.
Keywords :
light interferometers; quantum optics; quantum theory; optical three-rail interferometer; quantum 3-box problem; quantum mechanics; Displacement measurement; Eigenvalues and eigenfunctions; Laser beams; Mechanical variables measurement; Optical interferometry; Optical sensors; Particle measurements; Performance evaluation; Position measurement; Quantum mechanics;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science, 2003. QELS. Postconference Digest
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-749-0
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2003.237796