Abstract
Nonlocal observables of spacelike separated quantum systems in combination with their measurements contribute greatly to quantum theory and its applications. We present a nonlocal generalized quantum measurement protocol for measuring product observables, assisted by a meter in a mixed entangled state rather than maximally or partially entangled pure states. By tuning the entanglement of the meter, measurement strength of arbitrary values can be achieved for nonlocal product observables, since measurement strength equals the concurrence of the meter. Furthermore, we present a specific scheme to measure the polarization of two nonlocal photons using linear optics. We refer to the polarization and spatial-mode degrees of freedom of the same photon pair as the system and the meter, respectively, which significantly simplifies the interaction between the system and the meter. This protocol can be useful for applications involving nonlocal product observables and nonlocal weak values, and for tests of quantum foundations in nonlocal scenarios.
Funder
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
Subject
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Cited by
3 articles.
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