Optical realization of a quantum beam splitter

TL;DR

This paper demonstrates how classical optics can simulate quantum beam splitting and allows for engineering specific classical light fields, bridging quantum and classical optical processes.

Contribution

It introduces a method to model quantum light splitting within classical optics and enables the design of tailored classical optical fields.

Findings

Classical optics can emulate quantum beam splitter behavior.

Engineered classical fields can mimic quantum splitting processes.

Potential applications in quantum simulation and optical engineering.

Abstract

We show how the quantum process of splitting light may be modelled in classical optics. A second result is the possibility to engineer specific forms of a classical field.