Nonclassical oscillations in pre- and post-selected quantum walks
arXiv:2012.13488 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevA.104.012220
Abstract
Quantum walks are counterparts of classical random walks. They spread faster, which can be exploited in information processing tasks, and constitute a versatile simulation platform for many quantum systems. Yet, some of their properties can be emulated with classical light. This rises a question: which aspects of the model are truly nonclassical? We address it by carrying out a photonic experiment based on a pre- and post-selection paradox. The paradox implies that if somebody could choose to ask, either if the particle is at position x = 0 at even time steps, or at position x = d (d > 1) at odd time steps, the answer would be positive, no matter the question asked. Therefore, the particle seems to undergo long distance oscillations despite the fact that the model allows to jump one position at a time. We translate this paradox into a Bell-like inequality and experimentally confirm its violation up to eight standard deviations.
arXiv comment7 pages, 6 figures
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