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Non-classical correlations from dissociation time entanglement

Quantum Physics 2009-05-14 v2

Abstract

We discuss a strongly entangled two-particle state of motion that emerges naturally from the double-pulse dissociation of a diatomic molecule. This state, which may be called dissociation-time entangled, permits the unambiguous demonstration of non-classical correlations by violating a Bell inequality based on switched single particle interferometry and only position measurements. We apply time-dependent scattering theory to determine the detrimental effect of dispersion. The proposed setup brings into reach the possibility of establishing non-classical correlations with respect to system properties that are truly macroscopically distinct.

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@article{arxiv.0901.2253,
  title  = {Non-classical correlations from dissociation time entanglement},
  author = {Clemens Gneiting and Klaus Hornberger},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0901.2253},
  year   = {2009}
}

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8 pages, 2 figures; corresponds to published version

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