Classical State Detection Using Quantum State Tomography

Abstract

We present a model to detect a classical state mixed with an idler photon from a polarization-entangled pair. A weak coherent light with a well-defined polarization, matched in wavelength to the idler photon, is injected into the idler channel. Quantum state tomography is then performed on both the classically mixed idler photon and its entangled signal partner. The reconstructed state is modeled as a combination of an $X-$quantum state and a classical-quantum (CQ) state. In this framework, the weak coherent light acts as a measurement apparatus performing a local polarization measurement on the idler channel, thereby inducing a classical state. The density matrix of the classical state is identified via algorithmic analysis of the diagonal and off-diagonal elements of the reconstructed density matrix. This approach could advance techniques for classical-quantum coexistence in networking applications$-$such as quantum wrapping$-$as well as future quantum key distribution protocols based on the coexistence of weak coherent states and entangled photon states.

24 pages, 2 figures

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