Analysing a complementarity experiment on the quantum–classical boundary

The complementarity experiment reported in [Bertet et al., Nature 411 (2001) 166] is discussed. The role played by entanglement in reaching the classical limit is pointed out. Dissipative and thermal effects of the cavity are calculated and a simple modification of the experiment is proposed in orde...

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Published inPhysics letters. A Vol. 305; no. 6; pp. 313 - 321
Main Authors Terra Cunha, M.O., Nemes, M.C.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 16.12.2002
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Classical limit of quantum mechanics
Complementarity
Entanglement
Quantum eraser
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Complementarity
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Classical limit of quantum mechanics
Quantum eraser
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Entanglement
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Summary:The complementarity experiment reported in [Bertet et al., Nature 411 (2001) 166] is discussed. The role played by entanglement in reaching the classical limit is pointed out. Dissipative and thermal effects of the cavity are calculated and a simple modification of the experiment is proposed in order to observe the progressive loss of the capacity of “quantum erasing” as a manifestation of the classical limit of quantum mechanics.
ISSN:0375-9601
1873-2429
DOI:10.1016/S0375-9601(02)01507-4