We demonstrate multiphoton blockades (PB) in the pulsed regime by using a Kerr-nonlinear dissipative resonator driven by a sequence of Gaussian pulses. It is shown that the results obtained for single-photon, two-photon, and three-photon blockades in the pulsed excitation regime differ considerably from analogous results obtained for the case of continuous-wave (cw) driving. We strongly demonstrate that for the case of cw pumping of the Kerr-nonlinear resonator there are fundamental limits on populations of lower photonic number states (with $n=0$ , 1, 2, 3). Thus, such detailed comparison demonstrates that PB due to excitation with a suitable photon pulses is realized beyond the fundamental limits established for cw excitations. We analyze photon-number effects and investigate the phase-space properties of PB on the base of photon number populations, the second-order correlation functions, and the Wigner functions in phase space. The generation of Fock states due to PB in the pulsed regime is analyzed in details.We demonstrate multiphoton blockades (PB) in the pulsed regime by using a Kerr-nonlinear dissipative resonator driven by a sequence of Gaussian pulses. It is shown that the results obtained for single-photon, two-photon, and three-photon blockades in the pulsed excitation regime differ considerably from analogous results obtained for the case of continuous-wave (cw) driving. We strongly demonstrate that for the case of cw pumping of the Kerr-nonlinear resonator there are fundamental limits on populations of lower photonic number states (with $n=0$, 1, 2, 3). Thus, such detailed comparison demonstrates that PB due to excitation with a suitable photon pulses is realized beyond the fundamental limits established for cw excitations. We analyze photon-number effects and investigate the phase-space properties of PB on the base of photon number populations, the second-order correlation functions, and the Wigner functions in phase space. The generation of Fock states due to PB in the pulsed regime is analyzed in details.

arXiv:1406.1057Physical Review AJul 30, 201466 citations

Two-photon cooling of a nonlinear quantum oscillator

Mihai Macovei, Xiao-Tao Xie

arXiv:1003.3850Optics CommunicationsJul 3, 20092 citations

Resolving Fock states near the Kerr-free point of a superconducting resonator

Yong Lu, Marina Kudra, Timo Hillmann +4 more

Abstract We have designed a tunable nonlinear resonator terminated by a SNAIL (Superconducting Nonlinear Asymmetric Inductive eLement). Such a device possesses a Kerr-free point in which the external magnetic flux allows to suppress the Kerr interaction. We have excited photons near this Kerr-free point and characterized the device using a transmon qubit. The excitation spectrum of the qubit allows to observe photon-number-dependent frequency shifts about nine times larger than the qubit linewidth. Our study demonstrates a compact integrated platform for continuous-variable quantum processing that combines large couplings, considerable relaxation times and excellent control over the photon mode structure in the microwave domain.Abstract We have designed a tunable nonlinear resonator terminated by a SNAIL (Superconducting Nonlinear Asymmetric Inductive eLement). Such a device possesses a Kerr-free point in which the external magnetic flux allows to suppress the Kerr interaction. We have excited photons near this Kerr-free point and characterized the device using a transmon qubit. The excitation spectrum of the qubit allows to observe photon-number-dependent frequency shifts about nine times larger than the qubit linewidth. Our study demonstrates a compact integrated platform for continuous-variable quantum processing that combines large couplings, considerable relaxation times and excellent control over the photon mode structure in the microwave domain.

arXiv:2210.09718npj Quantum InformationNov 10, 20238 citations

Photon-number entangled states generated in Kerr media with optical parametric pumping

A. Kowalewska-Kudłaszyk, W. Leoński, Jan Peřina

Two nonlinear Kerr oscillators mutually coupled by parametric pumping are studied as a source of states entangled in photon numbers. Temporal evolution of entanglement quantified by negativity shows the effects of sudden death and birth of entanglement. Entanglement is preserved even in asymptotic states under certain conditions. The role of reservoirs at finite temperature in entanglement evolution is elucidated. Relation between generation of entangled states and violation of Cauchy-Schwartz inequality for oscillator intensities is found.Two nonlinear Kerr oscillators mutually coupled by parametric pumping are studied as a source of states entangled in photon numbers. Temporal evolution of entanglement quantified by negativity shows the effects of sudden death and birth of entanglement. Entanglement is preserved even in asymptotic states under certain conditions. The role of reservoirs at finite temperature in entanglement evolution is elucidated. Relation between generation of entangled states and violation of Cauchy-Schwartz inequality for oscillator intensities is found.

arXiv:1104.4889Physical Review AMay 26, 201152 citations

Generating quantum states of light in nonlinear photonic resonators

Tsz Ki Liu

Jan 1, 20250 citations

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, 1, 2, 3). Thus, such detailed comparison demonstrates that PB due to excitation with a suitable photon pulses is realized beyond the fundamental limits established for cw excitations. We analyze photon-number effects and investigate the phase-space properties of PB on the base of photon number populations, the second-order correlation functions, and the Wigner functions in phase space. The generation of Fock states due to PB in the pulsed regime is analyzed in details.