Controlling single-photon Fock-state propagation through opaque scattering materials
| Abstract | The control of light scattering is essential in many quantum optical experiments. Wavefront shaping is a technique used for ultimate control over wave propagation in multiple-scattering materials by adaptive manipulation of incident waves. We control the propagation of single-photon Fock states in opaque scattering materials by phase modulation of the incident wavefront. We enhance the probability that a single photon arrives in a target output mode with a factor 10. Our proof-of-principle experiment shows that wavefront shaping can be applied to non-classical light, with prospective applications in quantum communication and quantum cryptography. |
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| Authors | Huisman, T.J., P.W.H. Pinkse, A. P. Mosk, S. R. Huisman |
| Year of publication | 2014 |
| Date published | 08/2014 |
| Journal | Appl. Phys. B |
| Volume | 116 |
| Pages | 603607 |
| DOI number | 10.1007/s00340-013-5742-5 |
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