Fresnel representation of the Wigner function: An operational approach

P. Lougovski; E. Solano; Z. M. Zhang; Herbert Walther; H. Mack; W. P. Schleich

Fresnel representation of the Wigner function: An operational approach

P. Lougovski, E. Solano, Z. M. Zhang, Herbert Walther, H. Mack, W. P. Schleich

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Abstract

Currently the Wigner function enjoys a renaissance in many branches of physics, ranging from quantum optics, nuclear, and solid state physics to quantum chaos. This renewed interest has triggered a search for operational definitions of the Wigner function, that is, definitions which are based on experimental setups. This paper proposes such a definition based on the resonant interaction of an atom with a single mode of the electromagnetic field.

Original language	Spanish
Journal	Physical Review Letters
Volume	91
State	Published - 4 Jul 2003
Externally published	Yes

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