Nonlinear-linear duality for multipath quantum interference

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2508.13855v3
• Date: Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:05:17 GMT
• Title: Nonlinear-linear duality for multipath quantum interference
• Authors: Yi Zheng, Jin-Shi Xu, Chuan-Feng Li, Guang-Can Guo,
• Abstract summary: In quantum optics, the postselection of a nondegenerate parametric down-conversion process is linked to a beamsplitter (BS) via partial time reversal.<n>A special example where the gain is low is reminiscent of Klyshko's advanced-wave picture in quantum imaging.
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• Abstract: In quantum optics, the postselection amplitude of a nondegenerate parametric down-conversion (PDC) process is linked to a beamsplitter (BS) via partial time reversal, up to a normalization coefficient which is related to the parametric gain [Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 117, 33107 (2020)]. A special example where the gain is low is reminiscent of Klyshko's advanced-wave picture in quantum imaging. Here, we propose and prove a generalized duality for multiple spatial paths connecting a quantum nonlinear interference setup consisting of nondegenerate PDCs and linear optical systems to a linear one, where the PDCs are directly replaced by hypothetical wavelength-shifting BSs. This replacement preserves the geometry of the original setup, and cascaded PDCs become optical cavities whose calculation involves the Redheffer star product. Additional terms in the normalization coefficient are related to the contribution of looping photons inside the cavities. Then, we discuss the case of coherent state input and postselection for $Q$-function calculation. This theorem will be helpful in the development of quantum photonic devices beyond the low-gain limit.

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