Multiphoton non-local quantum interference controlled by an undetected photon

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2112.11658v2
• Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:20:14 GMT
• Title: Multiphoton non-local quantum interference controlled by an undetected photon
• Authors: Kaiyi Qian, Kai Wang, Leizhen Chen, Zhaohua Hou, Mario Krenn, Shining Zhu, and Xiao-Song Ma
• Abstract summary: Multipartite generalization of single-quanta interference creates entanglement, the coherent superposition of states shared by several quanta. Entanglement is typically considered to be essential for creating non-local correlations, manifested by multipartite interference. We show that this is not the case and demonstrate multiphoton non-local quantum interference without entanglement of any intrinsic properties of the photons.
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• Abstract: The interference of quanta lies at the heart of quantum physics. The multipartite generalization of single-quanta interference creates entanglement, the coherent superposition of states shared by several quanta. Entanglement allows non-local correlations between many quanta and hence is a key resource for quantum information technology. Entanglement is typically considered to be essential for creating non-local correlations, manifested by multipartite interference. Here, we show that this is not the case and demonstrate multiphoton non-local quantum interference without entanglement of any intrinsic properties of the photons. We harness the superposition of the physical origin of a four-photon product state, which leads to constructive and destructive interference of the photons' mere existence. With the intrinsic indistinguishability in the generation process of photons, we realize four-photon frustrated quantum interference. We furthermore establish non-local control of multipartite quantum interference, in which we tune the phase of one undetected photon and observe the interference of the other three photons. Our work paves the way for fundamental studies of non-locality and potential applications in quantum technologies.

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