Abstract
Weak value measurements have been a real breakthrough in the quantum measurement framework. In particular, quantum measurements may take advantage by anomalous weak values, i.e. values out of the eigenvalues spectrum of the measured observable, both for implementing new measurement techniques and studying Quantum Mechanics foundations. In this report we show three experiments with single photons presenting anomalous weak values: the first one tests the incompatibility between quantum mechanics and noncontextual hidden variables theories, the second one is the first realization of a sequential weak value evaluation of two incompatible observables on the same photon, and the last one shows how sequential weak values can be used to test Leggett-Garg inequalities extended to multiple-measurements scenarios.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging XVI |
Editors | Ronald E. Meyers, Yanhua Shih, Keith S. Deacon |
Publisher | SPIE |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781510621138 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging XVI 2018 - San Diego, United States Duration: 19 Aug 2018 → 20 Aug 2018 |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
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Volume | 10771 |
ISSN (Print) | 0277-786X |
ISSN (Electronic) | 1996-756X |
Conference
Conference | Quantum Communications and Quantum Imaging XVI 2018 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Diego |
Period | 19/08/18 → 20/08/18 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2018 SPIE.
Keywords
- quantum optics
- weak measurements
- weak values