Quantum noise and self-sustained radiation of PT-Symmetric systems

Schomerus, Henning (2010) Quantum noise and self-sustained radiation of PT-Symmetric systems. Physical review letters, 104 (23): 233601. ISSN 1079-7114

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Abstract

The observation that PT-symmetric Hamiltonians can have real-valued energy levels even if they are non-Hermitian has triggered intense activities, with experiments, in particular, focusing on optical systems, where Hermiticity can be broken by absorption and amplification. For classical waves, absorption and amplification are related by time-reversal symmetry. This work shows that microreversibility-breaking quantum noise turns PT-symmetric systems into self-sustained sources of radiation, which distinguishes them from ordinary, Hermitian quantum systems.

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Journal Article
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Physical review letters
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© 2010 The American Physical Society
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?? general physics and astronomyphysics and astronomy(all) ??
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51666
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Deposited On:
30 Nov 2011 09:45
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Yes
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