Asynchronous Entangled Photon pairs

In summary, it is possible to delay the reception times of entangled photon pairs by introducing a fiber bragg grating or by making one of the photons travel a longer distance. This can be done while maintaining their entangled state, as seen in experiments such as delayed choice quantum eraser.
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Is it possible to produce an entangled photon pair and be able to delay the reception times by introducing something like a fiber bragg grating which has multiple indices of refraction which propagate wavelengths at different frequencies? Or will, because of their entangled state, do some "spooky things" according to Einstein and as a result won't work?
 
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yeezyseason3 said:
Is it possible to produce an entangled photon pair and be able to delay the reception times by introducing something like a fiber bragg grating which has multiple indices of refraction which propagate wavelengths at different frequencies? Or will, because of their entangled state, do some "spooky things" according to Einstein and as a result won't work?

I don't know about the specific method you suggest, but you can do all kinds of things to entangled photons while "generally" keeping them entangled. One common method used in experiments is to add coiled fiber to one path and none to the other. That will delay arrival time.
 
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Yes, you can delay one of the photons. That's what's done in delayed choice quantum eraser experiments, for example. You don't even need anything fancy to create the delay; just make one of the photons travel farther.
 

FAQ: Asynchronous Entangled Photon pairs

1. What are asynchronous entangled photon pairs?

Asynchronous entangled photon pairs are a type of quantum resource that consists of two photons that are entangled, meaning that their quantum states are correlated with each other. These photons are asynchronous, meaning that they are not emitted at the same time, but rather are separated by a short time delay.

2. How are asynchronous entangled photon pairs generated?

Asynchronous entangled photon pairs are typically generated using a process called spontaneous parametric down-conversion, where a high-energy photon is split into two lower-energy photons. These photons are then entangled with each other.

3. What is the significance of asynchronous entangled photon pairs?

Asynchronous entangled photon pairs have potential applications in quantum communication and information processing. They can be used to transmit information securely over long distances, as any attempt to intercept the photons and measure their state would disrupt their entanglement and be detectable by the sender and receiver.

4. How are asynchronous entangled photon pairs detected?

Asynchronous entangled photon pairs can be detected using photon detectors, which are able to measure the arrival time and energy of individual photons. The measurements of each photon are then compared, and if they are correlated, it indicates the presence of entanglement.

5. What are the challenges in using asynchronous entangled photon pairs?

One of the main challenges in using asynchronous entangled photon pairs is maintaining the entanglement over long distances. As the photons travel through different environments, their quantum states can become disturbed, leading to a loss of entanglement. Additionally, the detection of these photons can be difficult and requires sensitive equipment.

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