Delayed-choice experiments in quantum interference

T. Hellmuth, H. Walther, A. Zajonc, and W. Schleich
Phys. Rev. A 35, 2532 – Published 1 March 1987
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Abstract

Following a suggestion by Wheeler, we have performed delayed-choice experiments in both the spatial and time domains. For the first experiment we use a low-intensity Mach-Zehnder interferometer, and for the second the technique of quantum beats in time-resolved atomic fluorescence. The results obtained show no observable difference between normal and delayed-choice modes of operation, in agreement with the predictions of quantum mechanics.

  • Received 1 October 1986

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.35.2532

©1987 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

T. Hellmuth, H. Walther, A. Zajonc, and W. Schleich

  • Sektion Physik, Universitat München, D-8046 Garching, Federal Republic of Germany and Max-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik, D-8046 Garching bei München, Federal Republic of Germany

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Vol. 35, Iss. 6 — March 1987

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