Controlling quantum interference using metamaterials

Nooshin M. Estakhri; Theodore B. Norris

doi:10.1117/12.2529809

3 September 2019 Controlling quantum interference using metamaterials

Nooshin M. Estakhri, Theodore B. Norris

Proceedings Volume 11091, Quantum Nanophotonic Materials, Devices, and Systems 2019; 110911D (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2529809
Event: SPIE Nanoscience + Engineering, 2019, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Metamaterials are presented as a suitable platform to implement controllable constructive and destructive quantum interference. We investigate general lossy asymmetric and unbalanced 2x2 networks to realize nonclassical multiphoton interference effects. A design roadmap for achieving maximum programmability while setting a limit on the minimum value of quantum interference baseline counts is also reported. Specifically, we explore the capabilities of metasurfaces (2D alternates for metamaterials), by engineering the local interaction of light and matter at the subwavelength scale for realizing quantum interference, and conclude that metamaterials are a versatile platform for experiments on the foundations of quantum mechanics such as quantum coalescence effects.

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Nooshin M. Estakhri and Theodore B. Norris "Controlling quantum interference using metamaterials", Proc. SPIE 11091, Quantum Nanophotonic Materials, Devices, and Systems 2019, 110911D (3 September 2019); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2529809

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