Mapping quantum state dynamics in spontaneous emission

M. Naghiloo, N. Foroozani, D. Tan, A. Jadbabaie and K. W. Murch ()
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M. Naghiloo: Washington University
N. Foroozani: Washington University
D. Tan: Washington University
A. Jadbabaie: Washington University
K. W. Murch: Washington University

Nature Communications, 2016, vol. 7, issue 1, 1-7

Abstract: Abstract The evolution of a quantum state undergoing radiative decay depends on how its emission is detected. If the emission is detected in the form of energy quanta, the evolution is characterized by a quantum jump to a lower energy state. In contrast, detection of the wave nature of the emitted radiation leads to different dynamics. Here, we investigate the diffusive dynamics of a superconducting artificial atom under continuous homodyne detection of its spontaneous emission. Using quantum state tomography, we characterize the correlation between the detected homodyne signal and the emitter’s state, and map out the conditional back-action of homodyne measurement. By tracking the diffusive quantum trajectories of the state as it decays, we characterize selective stochastic excitation induced by the choice of measurement basis. Our results demonstrate dramatic differences from the quantum jump evolution associated with photodetection and highlight how continuous field detection can be harnessed to control quantum evolution.

Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1038/ncomms11527

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