Improving spatial resolution in quantum imaging beyond the Rayleigh diffraction limit using multiphoton W entangled states

Using multiphoton entangled states, we demonstrate improving spatial imaging resolution beyond the Rayleigh diffraction limit in the quantum imaging process. In particular, we examine resolution enhancement using triphoton W state and a factor of 2 is achievable as with the use of the Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger state, compared to using a classical-light source. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.