Ultrafast non-destructive measurement of the quantum state of light with free electrons

Alexey Gorlach, Aviv Karnieli, Raphael Dahan, Avi Pe'Er, Ido Kaminer, Eliahu Cohen

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Abstract

We demonstrate that free electrons can be used as ultrafast non-destructive photon detectors. Particularly, we show how one can measure photon statistics, temporal coherence, and implement full quantum state tomography using free electrons.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2021 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781943580910
StatePublished - May 2021
Event2021 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2021 - Virtual, Online, United States
Duration: 9 May 202114 May 2021

Publication series

Name2021 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2021 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference2021 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVirtual, Online
Period9/05/2114/05/21

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Instrumentation
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Computer Networks and Communications

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