Quantum eraser experiments for the demonstration of entanglement between swift electrons and light

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2404.11368v1
• Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:25:43 GMT
• Title: Quantum eraser experiments for the demonstration of entanglement between swift electrons and light
• Authors: Jan-Wilke Henke, Hao Jeng, Claus Ropers,
• Abstract summary: We propose a tangible experimental scheme for demonstrating quantum entanglement between swift electrons and light. The entanglement of free electrons with light is key to developing free-electron quantum optics.
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• Abstract: We propose a tangible experimental scheme for demonstrating quantum entanglement between swift electrons and light, relying on coherent cathodoluminescence for photon generation in a transmission electron microscope, and a quantum eraser setup for formation and verification of entanglement. The entanglement of free electrons with light is key to developing free-electron quantum optics and its potential applications such as quantum sensing, novel photonic and electron state generation, and entanglement between free electrons.

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