Quantum polarization transformations in anisotropic dispersive media

Abstract

Based on the concept of χ -matrix and Choi-Jamiólkowski states we develop the approach of quantum process reconstruction. The key part of the work is devoted to the adequacy of applied reconstruction models. The approach is tested with the statistical reconstruction of the polarization transformations in anisotropic and dispersive media realized by means of quartz plates and taking into account the spectral structure of input polarization states. © IOP Publishing and Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft.