Abstract

We show that macroscopic quantum superpositions of the electromagnetic field can be generated through amplification of microscopic quantum superpositions prepared in a single atom. Our scheme has the advantage that dissipation is negligible, and hence the superpositions are not rapidly destroyed.

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