Multi-photon interference and temporal distinguishability of photons
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 5033-5058 |
| Journal / Publication | International Journal of Modern Physics B |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 30 |
| Publication status | Published - 10 Dec 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Abstract
A number of recent interference experiments involving multiple photons are reviewed. These experiments include generalized photon bunching effects, generalized Hong-Ou-Mandel interference effects and multi-photon interferometry for demonstrations of multi-photon de Broglie wavelength. The multi-photon states used in these experiments are from two pairs of photons in parametric down-conversion. We find that the size of the interference effect in these experiments, characterized by the visibility of the interfer-ence pattern, is governed by the degree of distinguishability among different pairs of photons. Based on this discovery, we generalize the concept of multi-photon temporal distinguishability and relate it to a number of multi-photon interference effects. Finally, we make an attempt to interpret the coherence theory by multi-photon interference via the concept of temporal distinguishability of photons. © World Scientific Publishing Company.
Research Area(s)
- Distinguishability, Interference, Photon counting
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Multi-photon interference and temporal distinguishability of photons. / Ou, Z. Y.
In: International Journal of Modern Physics B, Vol. 21, No. 30, 10.12.2007, p. 5033-5058.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
