Generation of a non-zero discord bipartite state with classical second-order interference

Abstract

We report an investigation on quantum discord in classical second-order interference. In particular, we theoretically show that a bipartite state with D = 0 : 311 of discord can be generated via classical second-order interference. We also experimentally verify the theory by obtaining D = 0 : 197 +/- 0 : 060 of non-zero discord state. Together with the fact that the nonclassicalities originated from physical constraints and information theoretic perspectives are not equivalent, this result provides an insight to understand the nature of quantum discord. (C) 2017 Optical Society of America