Title :
Quantum random walks in free space
Author :
Eichelkraut, Toni ; Vetter, Christoph ; Perez-Leija, A. ; Christodoulides, Demetrios N. ; Szameit, A.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Appl. Phys., Friedrich-Schiller-Univ. Jena, Jena, Germany
Abstract :
We show that two-dimensional continuous time coherent random walks are possible in free space by properly tailoring the associated initial wave functions. Theoretical predictions along with classical experiments demonstrate the feasibility of our scheme.
Keywords :
light coherence; quantum optics; random processes; wave functions; free space; initial wave functions; quantum random walks; two-dimensional continuous time coherent random walks; Educational institutions; Electric potential; Lattices; Optics; Photonics; Quantum entanglement;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2014 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
