Bell inequality in chiral liquids

Restuccia, S. , Gibson, G. M. , Cronin, L. and Padgett, M. J. (2021) Bell inequality in chiral liquids. In: Proceedings SPIE 11881, Quantum Technology: Driving Commercialisation of an Enabling Science II (SPIE Photonex), Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, 28 September - 1 October 2021, p. 1188112. (doi: 10.1117/12.2601516)

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Abstract

Optical activity is a macroscopic property of chiral molecules which manifests as a rotation of the plane of linear polarization when light passes through a sample. We have developed a compact Bell inequality experiment for quantum probing of chiral liquids, based on polarization measurements. In particular, we show that we can use a Bell-type inequality configuration to measure the optical activity of D-Limonene, a chiral molecule which is a major component in the oil of citrus fruit peels.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Gibson, Dr Graham and Padgett, Professor Miles and Cronin, Professor Lee and Restuccia, Dr Sara
Authors: Restuccia, S., Gibson, G. M., Cronin, L., and Padgett, M. J.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
Published Online:06 October 2021
Copyright Holders:Copyright © (2021) COPYRIGHT Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE)
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy
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