Experimental observation of decoherence-induced symmetry breaking in entangled photons

Hyang Tag Lim, Jong Chan Lee, Kang Hee Hong, Yoon Ho Kim

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Abstract

Quantum states can exhibit exchange symmetry; local quantum operations on the subsystems are exchangeable without affecting the quantum state. Here, we report that the exchange symmetry is broken once decoherence is introduced, even though the photons still share non-zero entanglement.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 11th Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim, CLEO-PR 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781467371094
DOIs
StatePublished - 7 Jan 2016
Event11th Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim, CLEO-PR 2015 - Busan, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 24 Aug 201528 Aug 2015

Publication series

Name2015 11th Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim, CLEO-PR 2015
Volume2

Conference

Conference11th Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim, CLEO-PR 2015
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityBusan
Period24/08/1528/08/15

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