Novel spectroscopy techniques using entangled photons are disclosed. In
one technique, entangled photons are directed to a sample of interest,
while the photons with which they are entangled are resolved according to
frequency. The photons transmitted by or reflected from the sample and
the frequency-resolved photons are detected. Such detection may be by way
of an electronic coincidence counter or a biphoton sensitive material,
which absorbs entangled photons while allowing other photon pairs to
pass. Detection information is used to derive spectroscopic properties of
the sample. In another technique, a Fourier transform spectroscopy
technique using entangled photons is disclosed. Entangled photons are
directed to a sample, while the photons with which they are entangled are
directed to a Michelson interferometer. The photons transmitted by or
reflected from the sample and the photons leaving the Michelson
interferometer are detected. Such detection may be by way of an
electronic coincidence counter or a biphoton sensitive material.
Detection information is used to derive spectroscopic properties of the
sample.