Physicists at Stevens Institute of Technology have developed a precise formula that fully quantifies the wave-like and particle-like behaviors of quantum objects, advancing understanding of wave-particle duality and enabling new applications in quantum imaging and computing.
Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology have developed a new formula that precisely quantifies the wave-ness and particle-ness of quantum objects, revealing their dual nature and enabling advanced applications in quantum imaging and computing. The formula incorporates coherence as a key variable, allowing for exact measurements and a better understanding of quantum behavior, with potential implications for quantum information technology.
Researchers have experimentally demonstrated a method called quantum imaging distillation with undetected light (QIUL) that can generate high-quality images of objects by removing noise. By using photon pairs and only detecting one photon while the other illuminates the object, the method is resilient to noise levels surpassing the actual signal of interest. The team implemented an interferometric modulation technique to distill the quantum image and verified its performance even under extreme noise intensities. This research contributes to the advancement of quantum imaging and its potential applications in fields like light detection and ranging (LIDAR).