Hannover 2010 – scientific programme

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Q: Fachverband Quantenoptik und Photonik

Q 21: Poster I

Q 21.45: Poster

Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 16:00–19:00, Lichthof

How to quantify simultaneity in quantum measurements? — •Michael Bußhardt and Matthias Freyberger — Institut für Quantenphysik, Universität Ulm

The prototype for a simultaneous measurement of two conjugate variables was introduced by Arthurs and Kelly in 1965. Nowadays, it serves as a blueprint for a variety of similar setups. Starting from this seminal approach we investigate a refined scheme to measure position and momentum of a free particle. The setup relies on coupling the particle at hand to two ancilla systems, which serve as measurement pointers. By considering explicitly time-dependent interactions we can quantify the simultaneity of the measurement. The question arises, how much information can be obtained in such a measurement setup.