Quantum nonlocality

It is argued that the validity of the predictions of quantum theory in certain spincorrelation experiments entails a violation of Einstein's locality idea that no causal influence can act outside the forward light cone. First, two preliminary arguments suggesting such a violation are reviewed. They both depend, in intermediate stages, on the idea that the results of certain unperformed experiments are physically determinate. The second argument is entangled also with the problem of the meaning of physical reality. A new argument having neither of these characteristics is constructed. It is based strictly on the orthodox ideas of Bohr and Heisenberg, and has no realistic elements, or other ingredients, that are alien to orthodox quantum thinking.This work was supported by the Director, Office of Energy Research, Office of High Energy and Nuclear Physics, Division of High Energy Physics of the U.S. Department of Energy under Contract DE-AC03-76SF00098.     

Quantum nonlocality in weak-thermal-light interferometry

In astronomy, interferometry of light collected by separate telescopes is often performed by physically bringing the optical paths together in the form of Young's double-slit experiment. Optical loss severely limits the efficiency of this so-called direct detection method, motivating the fundamental question of whether one can achieve a comparable performance using separate optical measurements at the two telescopes before combining the measurement results. Using quantum mechanics and estimation theory, here I show that any such spatially local measurement scheme, such as heterodyne detection, is fundamentally inferior to coherently nonlocal measurements, such as direct detection, for estimating the mutual coherence of bipartite thermal light when the average photon flux is low. This surprising result reveals an overlooked signature of quantum nonlocality in a classic optics experiment.     

Quantum nonlocality as an axiom

In the conventional approach to quantum mechanics, indeterminism is an axiom and nonlocality is a theorem. We consider inverting the logical order, making nonlocality an axiom and indeterminism a theorem. Nonlocal superquantum correlations, preserving relativistic causality, can violate the CHSH inequality more strongly than any quantum correlations.     

Quantum nonlocality without counterfactual definiteness?

Stapp's recent proof of the nonlocality of quantum mechanics is critically discussed. It is demonstrated that in his derivation of the Bell inequalities an extra requirement, over locality, is used, which is tantamount to counterfactual definiteness, and that is not a consequence of locality.1. Research associate N.F.W.O. (Belgium).     

Quantum transfer functions,weak nonlocality and relativity

The method of transfer functions is developed as a tool for studying Bell inequalities, alternative quantum theories and the associated physical properties of quantum systems. Non-negative probabilities for transfer functions result in Bell-type inequalities. The method is used to show that all realistic Lorentz-invariant quantum theories, which give unique results and have no preferred frame, can be ruled out on the grounds that they lead to weak backward causality.     

Quantum nonlocality does not imply entanglement distillability

Entanglement and nonlocality are both fundamental aspects of quantum theory, and play a prominent role in quantum information science. The exact relation between entanglement and nonlocality is, however, still poorly understood. Here we make progress in this direction by showing that, contrary to what previous work suggested, quantum nonlocality does not imply entanglement distillability. Specifically, we present analytically a 3-qubit entangled state that is separable along any bipartition. This implies that no bipartite entanglement can be distilled from this state, which is thus fully bound entangled. Then we show that this state nevertheless violates a Bell inequality. Our result also disproves the multipartite version of a long-standing conjecture made by Peres.     

Quantum nonlocality and partial transposition for continuous-variable systems

A continuous-variable Bell inequality, valid for an arbitrary number of observers measuring observables with an arbitrary number of outcomes, was recently introduced [Cavalcanti, Phys. Rev. Lett. 99, 210405 (2007)10.1103/PhysRevLett.99.210405]. We prove that any n-mode quantum state violating this inequality with quadrature measurements necessarily has a negative partial transposition. Our results thus establish the first link between nonlocality and bound entanglement for continuous-variable systems.     

Quantum nonlocality and beyond: limits from nonlocal computation

We address the problem of "nonlocal computation," in which separated parties must compute a function without any individual learning anything about the inputs. Surprisingly, entanglement provides no benefit over local classical strategies for such tasks, yet stronger nonlocal correlations allow perfect success. This provides intriguing insights into the limits of quantum information processing, the nature of quantum nonlocality, and the differences between quantum and stronger-than-quantum nonlocal correlations.     

Quantum nonlocality can be distributed via separable states

正Quantum nonlocality is one of the most astonishing features in quantum physics.It is of great importance in understanding the conceptual foundations of quantum theory and is closely related to certain quantum information processing such as quantum protocols for decreasing communication complexity[1]and secure quantum communication[2,3],see refs.[4-9]for more details.     

Quantum entanglement and nonlocality properties of two-mode Gaussian squeezed states

Quantum entanglement and nonlocality properties of a family of two-mode Gaussian pure states have been investigated. The results show that the entanglement of these states is determined by both the two-mode squeezing parameter and the difference of the two single-mode squeezing parameters. For the same two-mode squeezing parameter, these states show larger entanglement than the usual two-mode squeezed vacuum state. The violation of Bell inequality depends strongly on all the squeezing parameters of these states and disappears completely in the limit of large squeezing. In particular, these states can exhibit much stronger violation of local realism than two-mode squeezed vacuum state in the range of experimentally available squeezing values.     

Quantum nonlocality effect and radiative damping of the Dirac electron

Quantum spacetime nonlocality, i.e., retardation of the interaction between an electron and its own radiation field at distances of about the Compton wavelength, is established. By taking into account a finite variance of the electron-coordinate increment in the intrinsic coordinate system, the radiative damping coefficient is obtained as a divergence-free function of frequency not subject to the well-known paradoxes of the classical theory of radiative damping. A relation between radiative damping, the Lamb shift, and the electromagnetic mass of the electron is found.     

Quantum nonlocality in the presence of superselection rules and data hiding protocols

We consider a quantum system subject to superselection rules, for which certain restrictions apply to the quantum operations that can be implemented. It is shown how the notion of quantum nonlocality has to be redefined in the presence of superselection rules: there exist separable states that cannot be prepared locally and exhibit some form of nonlocality. Moreover, the notion of local distinguishability in the presence of classical communication has to be altered. This can be used to perform quantum information tasks that are otherwise impossible. In particular, this leads to the introduction of perfect quantum data hiding protocols, for which quantum communication (eventually in the form of a separable but nonlocal state) is needed to unlock the secret.     

频域盲源分离与波束形成结合抑制方向性强干扰方法

针对方向性强干扰严重影响无源声呐弱目标检测的问题,提出了频域盲源分离与波束形成结合的干扰抑制方法:以子带分解的方法实现宽带干扰抑制。对每个子带进行频域盲源分离,并估计出各分离信号的方位,将与给定强干扰方位匹配的分离信号置零,利用估计的解混矩阵和处理后的分离信号重构回阵元域信号并进行波束形成实现目标方位估计。声呐模拟器数据与海试数据验证结果表明,相对于传统零陷常规波束形成与零陷最小方差无失真响应波束形成方法有2 dB以上的增益,约6 dB的背景级降低,证明该方法在抑制方向性强干扰方面是有效的。     

Quantum entanglement and quantum nonlocality for N-photon entangled states

Quantum entanglement and quantum nonlocality of N-photon entangled states |\psi_{N m}\rangle =C_m[\cos\gamma|N-m\rangle₁|m\rangle₂ +\e^{\i\θ_m}\sin\gamma|m\rangle₁|N-m\rangle₂] and their superpositions are studied. We point out that the relative phase θ_m affects the quantum nonlocality but not the quantum entanglement for the state |\psi_{N m}\rangle. We show that quantum nonlocality can be controlled and manipulated by adjusting the state parameters of |\psi_{N m}\rangle, superposition coefficients, and the azimuthal angles of the Bell operator. We also show that the violation of the Bell inequality can reach its maximal value under certain conditions. It is found that quantum superpositions based on |\psi_{N m}\rangle can increase the amount of entanglement, and give more ways to reach the maximal violation of the Bell inequality.     

Quantum interference rectifier

Electron transport in bent quantum wire in the presence of a magnetic field which is orthogonal to the system plane is considered. Possible constructions of “quantum interference switch” and “quantum interference rectifier” are suggested.     

Small moving target interference suppression detection method in space-time Doppler frequency shift domain

Active sonar can separate clutter, reverberation, and moving targets in the Doppler frequency shift domain using Doppler sensitive signals, but time and Doppler leakages of strong interference can inundate weak targets at low signal-to-interference ratios. Therefore, a small moving target interference suppression detection method based on an adaptive least mean square(LMS) algorithm and wide-band ambiguity function(WAF) is proposed. First, an adaptive notch filter based on LMS is used to suppres...     

空时多普勒频移域运动小目标的抗干扰探测方法

有源声呐使用多普勒敏感信号可在多普勒频移域分离杂波、混响等干扰和运动目标,但低信干比时强干扰的时间旁瓣泄露和多普勒旁瓣泄露会淹没弱目标。针对该问题,提出了一种基于自适应最小均方(LMS)算法和宽带模糊函数(WAF)的运动小目标抗干扰探测方法。首先在空间多普勒频移域上利用基于LMS的自适应陷波器抑制干扰,然后在快时间多普勒频移域上利用WAF探测小目标。给出了理论推导和仿真分析,进行了水池试验。结果表明,该方法可有效抑制强干扰并能准确估计小目标的时延及多普勒频移,在水池试验中约有13 dB的干扰抑制能力。此外,该方法能够容忍归一化幅度起伏方差小于0.5的干扰起伏,提高了有源声呐对运动小目标的探测能力。