Accession Number:

ADA355745

Title:

Interferometric Measurement with Squeezed Light

Descriptive Note:

Annual rept. 1 Jan-31 Dec 98

Corporate Author:

MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH CAMBRIDGE RESEARCH LAB OF ELECTRONICS

Personal Author(s):

• Haus, Hermann
• Ippen, Erich

Report Date:

1998-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

10.0

Abstract:

Theoretical and experimental investigation of generation of squeezed light using the Kerr effect in fibers. Demonstration of improved sensitivity in interferometric measurement with squeezed light. Development of a theory of quantum optical measurement based on a full quantum mechanical description of the measurement apparatus.

Descriptors:

• *QUANTUM THEORY
• *INTERFEROMETRY
• OPTICAL INTERFEROMETERS
• MODE LOCKED LASERS
• PHASE SHIFT
• KERR MAGNETOOPTICAL EFFECT

Subject Categories:

• Optics
• Quantum Theory and Relativity

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE