Direct and Efficient Detection of Quantum Superposition
arXiv:2405.08065 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevA.111.L050402
Abstract
One of the most striking quantum phenomena is superposition, where one particle simultaneously inhabits different states. Most methods to verify coherent superposition are indirect, in that they require the distinct states to be recombined. Here, we adapt an XOR game, in which separated parties measure different parts of a superposed particle, and use it to verify superpositions with \textit{local measurements} and a second independent particle. We then turn this game into a resource-efficient verification scheme, obtaining a confidence that the particle is superposed which approaches unity exponentially fast. We demonstrate our scheme using a single photon, obtaining a 99\% confidence that the particle is superposed with only 37 copies. Our work shows the utility of XOR games to verify quantum resources, allowing us to efficiently detect quantum superposition without reinterfering the superposed states.
13 pages (incl. 8 pages appendix) , 7 figures
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