Information theoretic aspects in ponderomotive systems

Abstract

We show the possibility to entangle radiation modes through a simple reflection on a moving mirror. The model of an optical cavity having a movable end mirror, and supporting different modes is employed. The mechanical motion of the mirror mediates information between the modes leading to an effective mode-mode interaction. We characterize the modes' entanglement on the basis of recent separability criteria. The effect of the thermal noise associate to the mirror's motion is accounted for. Then, we evaluate the performances of such {\it ponderomotive entanglement} in possible applications like teleportation and telecloning.

12 pages, 6 figures, (introduction revisited)