@inproceedings{4c91ada7e8314db98b40b14708386d90,
title = "Experimental detection of photons emitted during inhibited spontaneous emission",
abstract = "We present an experimental realization of a {"}sudden mirror replacement{"} thought experiment, in which a mirror that is inhibiting spontaneous emission is quickly replaced by a photodetector. The question is, can photons be counted immediately, or only after a retardation time that allows the emitter to couple to the changed modes of the cavity, and for light to propagate to the detector? Our results, obtained with a parametric downconverter, are consistent with the cavity QED prediction that photons can be counted immediately, and are in conflict with the retardation time prediction.",
keywords = "Cavity QED, Inhibited spontaneous emission, Parametric downconversion, Quantum interference",
author = "David Branning and Migdall, {Alan L.} and Kwiat, {Paul G.}",
year = "2007",
doi = "10.1117/12.734807",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9780819468123",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
booktitle = "The Nature of Light",
note = "The Nature of Light: What Are Photons ; Conference date: 26-08-2007 Through 27-08-2007",
}