Single-photon test of hyper-complex quantum theories using a metamaterial

Lorenzo M. Procopio; Lee A. Rozema; Zi Jing Wong; Deny R. Hamel; Kevin O’Brien; Xiang Zhang; Borivoje Dakić; Philip Walther

doi:10.1038/ncomms15044

Nature Communications (Apr 2017)

Single-photon test of hyper-complex quantum theories using a metamaterial

Lorenzo M. Procopio,
Lee A. Rozema,
Zi Jing Wong,
Deny R. Hamel,
Kevin O’Brien,
Xiang Zhang,
Borivoje Dakić,
Philip Walther

Affiliations

Lorenzo M. Procopio: Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology, University of Vienna
Lee A. Rozema: Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology, University of Vienna
Zi Jing Wong: Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center, University of California
Deny R. Hamel: Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology, University of Vienna
Kevin O’Brien: Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center, University of California
Xiang Zhang: Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center, University of California
Borivoje Dakić: Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology, University of Vienna
Philip Walther: Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology, University of Vienna

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms15044
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 8, no. 1
pp. 1 – 9

Abstract

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Hyper-complex quantum theories are generalizations of quantum mechanics where amplitudes are generalized complex numbers. Here the authors study phase commutation in a photonic experiment, reporting consistency with standard quantum mechanics and placing precise bounds on hyper-complex theories.

Published in Nature Communications

ISSN: 2041-1723 (Online)
Publisher: Nature Portfolio
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Science
Website: https://www.nature.com/ncomms/

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