Generalized Heralded Generation of Non-Gaussian States Using an Optical Parametric Amplifier

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2511.20946v1
• Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:51:37 GMT
• Title: Generalized Heralded Generation of Non-Gaussian States Using an Optical Parametric Amplifier
• Authors: Xiao-Xi Yao, Bo Zhang Yusuf Turek,
• Abstract summary: We introduce a generalized heralded OPA protocol that unlocks a vastly expanded class of quantum phenomena.<n>With a squeezed vacuum input, the setup functions as an integrated two-photon subtractor.<n>When fed a small-amplitude SC state, the protocol acts as a non-Gaussianity amplifier.
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• Abstract: The heralded optical parametric amplifier (OPA) has emerged as a promising tool for quantum state engineering. However, its potential has been limited to coherent state inputs. Here, we introduce a generalized heralded OPA protocol that unlocks a vastly expanded class of quantum phenomena by accepting arbitrary non-classical inputs. With a squeezed vacuum input, the setup functions as an integrated two-photon subtractor, deterministically generating high-fidelity, larger-amplitude squeezed Schrödinger cat states -- an operation previously requiring complex, discrete setups. Furthermore, when fed a small-amplitude SC state, the protocol acts as a non-Gaussianity amplifier, distilling it into high-purity approximations of key quantum resources like specific photon-number superpositions. This work transforms the OPA from a specialized source into a versatile and practical platform for advanced quantum state engineering, enabling the generation of a wide array of non-Gaussian states from a single, integrated setup.

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