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Sonification of Wigner functions: case study of intense light-matter interactions

2024/03/18 by Yamada, Reiko, Reserbat-Plantey, Antoine, Piñol, Eloy +1
#FOS: Physical sciences #Quantum Physics (quant-ph)

paper · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2403.12269

Abstract

In quantum mechanics, the Wigner function ρW(r,p) serves as a phase-space representation, capturing information about both the position r and momentum p of a quantum system. The Wigner function facilitates the calculation of expectation values of observables, examination of quantum system dynamics, and analysis of coherence and correlations. Therefore, it might serve as a tool to express quantum systems intuitively, for example, by using sonification techniques. This paper summarizes the experimental strategies employed in a previous project and delineates a new approach based on its outcomes. Emphasizing the attribution of specific Wigner functions to their underlying quantum states, dynamics, and sources; our proposed methodology seeks to refine the sonification and scoring process, aiming to enhance intuitive understanding and interpretation of quantum phenomena.

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