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- Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the The University of Queensland, Australia
- Provides a strong theoretical background to the generation, characterization and exploitation of quantum correlations and entanglement, with a particular focus on quantum-atom optics
- Presents a comprehensive theoretical analysis of novel, experimentally realistic proposals to demonstrate non-classical phenomena such as the Hong-Ou-Mandel effect and violation of a Bell inequality with matter waves
- Offers a detailed introduction to phase-space methods and their use in simulating the non-equilibrium dynamics of large quantum many-body systems
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Part of the book series: Springer Theses (Springer Theses)
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This thesis presents a theoretical investigation into the creation and exploitation of quantum correlations and entanglement among ultracold atoms. Specifically, it focuses on these non-classical effects in two contexts: (i) tests of local realism with massive particles, e.g., violations of a Bell inequality and the EPR paradox, and (ii) realization of quantum technology by exploitation of entanglement, for example quantum-enhanced metrology.
In particular, the work presented in this thesis emphasizes the possibility of demonstrating and characterizing entanglement in realistic experiments, beyond the simple “toy-models” often discussed in the literature. The importance and relevance of this thesis are reflected in a spate of recent publications regarding experimental demonstrations of the atomic Hong-Ou-Mandel effect, observation of EPR entanglement with massive particles and a demonstration of an atomic SU(1,1) interferometer. With a separate chapter on each of these systems, this thesis is at the forefront of current research in ultracold atomic physics.
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Robert Lewis-Swan obtained his Bachelors degree in science from University of Queensland, Australia in 2011 and was consequently awarded a prestigious University Medal. He continued his education at University of Queensland, pursuing a PhD in ultracold atomic physics under the supervision of A/Prof. Karen Kheruntsyan and graduating in 2015. His research interests include the study of non-equilibrium many-body dynamics, specifically the novel physics currently being explored in analogue quantum simulators, along with the generation, characterization and exploitation of entanglement and non-classical correlations in developing quantum technology.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Ultracold Atoms for Foundational Tests of Quantum Mechanics
Authors: Robert J. Lewis-Swan
Series Title: Springer Theses
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41048-7
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-41047-0Published: 05 July 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-82252-5Published: 07 June 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-41048-7Published: 25 June 2016
Series ISSN: 2190-5053
Series E-ISSN: 2190-5061
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVI, 156
Number of Illustrations: 21 b/w illustrations, 14 illustrations in colour
Topics: Quantum Physics, Quantum Information Technology, Spintronics, Quantum Gases and Condensates