Intensity correlations in the Wigner representation
Résumé
We derive a compact expression for the second-order correlation function $g^{(2)} (0)$ of a quantum state in terms of its Wigner function, thereby establishing a direct link between $g^{(2)} (0)$ and the state's shape in phase space. We conduct an experiment that simultaneously measures $g^{(2)} (0)$ through direct photocounting and reconstructs the Wigner function via homodyne tomography. The results confirm our theoretical predictions.
Domaines
Physique Quantique [quant-ph]Origine | Fichiers produits par l'(les) auteur(s) |
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