Completely characterizing multimode nonlinear-optical quantum processes

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2412.12412v1
• Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:33:52 GMT
• Title: Completely characterizing multimode nonlinear-optical quantum processes
• Authors: Geunhee Gwak, Chan Roh, Young-Do Yoon, M. S. Kim, Young-Sik Ra,
• Abstract summary: We report the experimental characterization of multimode nonlinear-optical quantum processes by obtaining the full information needed to describe them. Our method, by providing a versatile technique for characterizing a nonlinear-optical process, will be beneficial for developing scalable photonic technologies.
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• Abstract: Complete characterization of a multimode optical process has paved the way for understanding complex optical phenomena, leading to the development of novel optical technologies. Until now, however, characterizations have mainly focused on a linear-optical process, despite the plethora of multimode nonlinear-optical processes crucial for photonic technologies. Here we report the experimental characterization of multimode nonlinear-optical quantum processes by obtaining the full information needed to describe them while satisfying the necessary physical condition. Specifically, to characterize a second-order nonlinear-optical process of parametric downconversion, we determine the amplification and noise matrices of multimode field quadratures. The full information allows us to factorize the multimode process, leading to the identification of eigenquadratures and their associated amplification and noise properties. Moreover, we demonstrate the broad applicability of our method by characterizing various nonlinear-optical quantum processes, including cluster state generation, mode-dependent loss with nonlinear interaction, and a quantum noise channel. Our method, by providing a versatile technique for characterizing a nonlinear-optical process, will be beneficial for developing scalable photonic technologies.

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