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Experimental demonstration of photonic quantum ratchet

Quantum Physics 2012-09-11 v2 Optics

Abstract

We created a potential for light with a phase mirror and then experimentally realized a photonic quantum ratchet in an all-optical system, in which ratchet effects can be observed with the naked eye up to more than 22 steps, and quantum resonance can be demonstrated. Our method also provides a new means to simulate quantum particles with classical light, and it can be applied to investigate many other quantum phenomena.

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@article{arxiv.1111.3842,
  title  = {Experimental demonstration of photonic quantum ratchet},
  author = {Chi Zhang and Chuan-Feng Li and Guang-Can Guo},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1111.3842},
  year   = {2012}
}