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Method to deterministically generate large-amplitude optical cat states.

Authors :
Li, Zheng-Hong
Yu, Fei
Li, Zhen-Ya
Al-Amri, M.
Zubairy, M. Suhail
Source :
Communications Physics. 4/26/2024, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p1-13. 13p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Cat states, as an important resource in the study of macroscopic quantum superposition and quantum information applications, have garnered widespread attention. To date, preparing large-sized optical cat states has remained challenging. We demonstrate that, by utilizing interaction-free measurement and the quantum Zeno effect, even a fragile quantum microscopic system can deterministically control and become entangled with strong light fields, thereby generating large-amplitude optical cat states. During the entire preparation process, our method ensures that the microscopic system functions within a weak field environment, so that its quantum property can be protected. Furthermore, we show that the preparation of cat states is possible even when the quantum microsystem suffers from significant photon loss, provided that optical losses from classical devices are kept low, which implies that the fidelity of the cat state can be enhanced by improvements to and the perfection of the classical optical system. In quantum physics, superposition—illustrated by Schrödinger's cat being both dead and alive—inspires 'cat states', utilized in quantum technologies. The authors propose a theory where the optical state, through multiple indirect atom interactions in an interferometric setup, can generate large-amplitude optical cat states, advancing quantum applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23993650
Volume :
7
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Communications Physics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
177286440
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/s42005-024-01617-6