Title :
Experimental test of non-local realism using a fiber-based source of polarization-entangled photon pairs
Author :
Eisaman, M.D. ; Goldschmidt, E. ; Fan, J. ; Migdall, A.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Inst. of Stand. & Technol., Gaithersburg, MD
Abstract :
We test local realistic and non-local realistic theories using a fiber-based source of polarization-entangled photons. Our measurements violate local (certain non-local) hidden-variable theories by 15 (Leggett, A.) standard deviations.
Keywords :
Bell theorem; Sagnac interferometers; multiwave mixing; optical beam splitters; optical correlation; optical fibre polarisation; quantum communication; quantum entanglement; quantum optics; two-photon processes; Bell´s inequality; fiber-based source; four-wave mixing; hidden-variable theory; nonlocal realism; polarization Sagnac interferometer; polarization-entangled photon pairs; polarization-maintaining microstructure fiber; polarizing beam splitter; two-photon correlation; Fiber nonlinear optics; Nonlinear optics; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber testing; Optical fiber theory; Optical filters; Optical mixing; Optical retarders; Photonics; Quantum mechanics; (000.2658) Fundamental tests; (270.5585) Quantum information and processing;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
