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Generation of Non-Classical States through QND-like Processes

Benedetto MilitelloAntonino Messina

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Condensed Matter::Quantum GasesStatistics and ProbabilityPhysicsQuantum nondemolition measurementAngular momentumStatistical and Nonlinear Physicssymbols.namesakeTotal angular momentum quantum numberQuantum mechanicsAngular momentum of lightAngular momentum couplingsymbolsOrbital angular momentum of lightPhysics::Atomic PhysicsAngular momentum operatorMathematical PhysicsSchrödinger's cat

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In the spirit of quantum nondemolition measurement we show that repeatedly measuring the atomic state of a trapped ion subjected to suitable vibronic couplings it is possible to extract interesting nonclassical states. The possibility of generating angular momentum Schrödinger cat is demonstrated.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11080-007-9036-4