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Beyond one-axis twisting: Simultaneous spin-momentum squeezing
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- The creation and manipulation of quantum entanglement is central to improving precision measurements. A principal method of generating entanglement for use in atom interferometry is the process of spin squeezing whereupon the states become more sensitive to $SU(2)$ rotations. One possibility to generate this entanglement is provided by one-axis twisting (OAT), where a many-particle entangled state of one degree of freedom is generated by a non-linear Hamiltonian. We introduce a novel method which goes beyond OAT to create squeezing and entanglement across two distinct degrees of freedom. We present our work in the specific physical context of a system consisting of collective atomic energy levels and discrete collective momentum states, but also consider other possible realizations. Our system uses a nonlinear Hamiltonian to generate dynamics in $SU(4)$, thereby creating the opportunity for dynamics not possible in typical $SU(2)$ one-axis twisting. This leads to three axes undergoing twisting due to the two degrees of freedom and their entanglement, with the resulting potential for a more rich context of quantum entanglement. The states prepared in this system are potentially more versatile for use in multi-parameter or auxiliary measurement schemes than those prepared by standard spin squeezing.<br />Comment: 11 pages, 7 figures
- Subjects :
- Quantum Physics
Physics - Atomic Physics
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Details
- Database :
- arXiv
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- edsarx.2206.12491
- Document Type :
- Working Paper
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.106.043711