Detection of sub-shot-noise spatial correlation in high-gain parametric down conversion

Using a 1 GW, 1 ps pump laser pulse in high-gain parametric down conversion allows us to detect sub-shot-noise spatial quantum correlation with up to 100 photoelectrons per mode by means of a high efficiency charge coupled device. The statistics is performed in single shot over independent spatial r...

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Published inPhysical review letters Vol. 93; no. 24; p. 243601
Main Authors Jedrkiewicz, O, Jiang, Y-K, Brambilla, E, Gatti, A, Bache, M, Lugiato, L A, Di Trapani, P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 10.12.2004
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Summary:Using a 1 GW, 1 ps pump laser pulse in high-gain parametric down conversion allows us to detect sub-shot-noise spatial quantum correlation with up to 100 photoelectrons per mode by means of a high efficiency charge coupled device. The statistics is performed in single shot over independent spatial replica of the system. Evident quantum correlations were observed between symmetrical signal and idler spatial areas in the far field. In accordance with the predictions of numerical calculations, the observed transition from the quantum to the classical regime is interpreted as a consequence of the narrowing of the down-converted beams in the very high-gain regime.
ISSN:0031-9007
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevLett.93.243601