The Bragg regime of the two-particle Kapitza-Dirac effect
Quantum Physics
2015-05-28 v1
Abstract
We analyze the Bragg regime of the two-particle Kapitza-Dirac arrangement, completing the basic theory of this effect. We provide a detailed evaluation of the detection probabilities for multi-mode states, showing that a complete description must include the interaction time in addition to the usual dimensionless parameter w. The arrangement can be used as a massive two-particle beam splitter. In this respect, we present a comparison with Hong-Ou-Mandel-type experiments in quantum optics. The analysis reveals the presence of dips for massive bosons and a differentiated behavior of distinguishable and identical particles in an unexplored scenario. We suggest that the arrangement can provide the basis for symmetrization verification schemes.
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@article{arxiv.1107.0636,
title = {The Bragg regime of the two-particle Kapitza-Dirac effect},
author = {Pedro Sancho},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1107.0636},
year = {2015}
}