Optimal stellar rank approximation of squeezed cat states with photon catalysis

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2607.02427v1
• Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:57:07 GMT
• Title: Optimal stellar rank approximation of squeezed cat states with photon catalysis
• Abstract summary: Non-Gaussian quantum states and operations constitute essential resources for achieving quantum computational advantage and enabling quantum error correction in bosonic platforms.<n>Here, we present an in-depth analysis of the suitability of photon resources between low number Fock states and squeezed states for the generation of squeezed coherent state superpositions.
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• Abstract: Non-Gaussian quantum states and operations constitute essential resources for achieving quantum computational advantage and enabling quantum error correction in bosonic platforms. However, their generation in optical settings remains a challenging experimental task, often relying on probabilistic heralded protocols. Here, we present an in-depth analysis of the suitability of photon catalysis between low number Fock states and squeezed states for the generation of squeezed coherent state superpositions. We employ the stellar rank formalism to characterize the non-Gaussian complexity of input resources (including both states and measurements) and the generated states. This enables a systematic comparison of the fidelity between the catalyzed output and the target states to the maximum fidelity achievable by any protocol with the same non-Gaussian input resources. In this sense, we identify instances where the catalysis protocols considered here are provably optimal. We identify parameter regimes in which high-fidelity approximations of the target states can be achieved with minimal resources. Furthermore, we benchmark the performance of photon catalysis against Gaussian boson sampling-inspired protocols in terms of success probability and state quality, highlighting the advantages of deterministic Fock state sources. We also investigate the generation of related non-Gaussian resources including squeezed Fock states relevant for quantum error correction. To account for experimental imperfections, we model losses across all optical modes using a Hilbert space truncation approach in the Fock basis and analyze the robustness of the generated states under realistic conditions. Our results quantify the trade-offs between non-Gaussian resource complexity, achievable fidelity, and losses in photon catalysis protocols, providing practical guidelines for near-term photonic implementations.

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