Degenerate four-wave mixing as a low-power source of squeezed light

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2010.00035v1
• Date: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:11:34 GMT
• Title: Degenerate four-wave mixing as a low-power source of squeezed light
• Authors: Bonnie L. Schmittberger
• Abstract summary: We show an alternative technique for generating squeezing using degenerate four-wave-mixing in atomic vapors. We suggest experimental techniques to reduce excess noise and employ this alternative nonlinear optical process to build a compact, low-power source of squeezed light.
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• Abstract: Squeezed light is a quantum resource that can improve the sensitivity of optical measurements. However, existing sources of squeezed light generally require high powers and are not amenable to portability. Here we theoretically investigate an alternative technique for generating squeezing using degenerate four-wave-mixing in atomic vapors. We show that by minimizing excess noise, this technique has the potential to generate measurable squeezing with low powers attainable by a small diode laser. We suggest experimental techniques to reduce excess noise and employ this alternative nonlinear optical process to build a compact, low-power source of squeezed light.

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