Ultracold Atoms for Foundational Tests of Quantum Mechanics
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-41047-0 (ISBN)
This thesis presents a theoretical investigation into the creation and exploitation of quantum correlations and entanglement among ultracold atoms. Specifically, it focuses on these non-classical effects in two contexts: (i) tests of local realism with massive particles, e.g., violations of a Bell inequality and the EPR paradox, and (ii) realization of quantum technology by exploitation of entanglement, for example quantum-enhanced metrology. In particular, the work presented in this thesis emphasizes the possibility of demonstrating and characterizing entanglement in realistic experiments, beyond the simple "toy-models" often discussed in the literature. The importance and relevance of this thesis are reflected in a spate of recent publications regarding experimental demonstrations of the atomic Hong-Ou-Mandel effect, observation of EPR entanglement with massive particles and a demonstration of an atomic SU(1,1) interferometer. With a separate chapter on each of these systems, this thesis is at the forefront of current research in ultracold atomic physics.
Robert Lewis-Swan obtained his Bachelors degree in science from University of Queensland, Australia in 2011 and was consequently awarded a prestigious University Medal. He continued his education at University of Queensland, pursuing a PhD in ultracold atomic physics under the supervision of A/Prof. Karen Kheruntsyan and graduating in 2015. His research interests include the study of non-equilibrium many-body dynamics, specifically the novel physics currently being explored in analogue quantum simulators, along with the generation, characterization and exploitation of entanglement and non-classical correlations in developing quantum technology.
Introduction.- Background I: Physical Systems.- Background II: Phase-space Methods.- Proposal for Demonstrating the Hong-Ou-Mandel E ect with Matter Waves.- Proposal for a Motional-state Bell Inequality Test with Ultracold Atoms.- Sensitivity to Thermal Noise of Atomic Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen Entanglement.- An Atomic SU(1,1) Interferometer Via Spin-changing Collisions.- On the Relation of the Particle Number Distribution of Stochastic Wigner Trajectories and Experimental Realizations.- Conclusion.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 08.10.2016 |
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| Reihe/Serie | Springer Theses |
| Zusatzinfo | XVI, 156 p. 35 illus., 14 illus. in color. |
| Verlagsort | Cham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 155 x 235 mm |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Atom- / Kern- / Molekularphysik |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Festkörperphysik | |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Quantenphysik | |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Theoretische Physik | |
| Technik ► Maschinenbau | |
| Schlagworte | Characterization of Entanglement • EPR paradox • Exploitation of Entanglement • Hong-Ou-Mandel Effect • Phase-Space Methods • Physics and Astronomy • Quantum gases and condensates • Quantum Information Technology, Spintronics • Quantum Interference of Atoms • quantum non-locality • Quantum Physics • Tests of Bell inequality • Tests of local realism • Ultracold Atoms for Fundamental Test of QM |
| ISBN-10 | 3-319-41047-4 / 3319410474 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-319-41047-0 / 9783319410470 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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