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Optics Letters

Quantum-noise reduction in a phase-sensitive interferometer using nonclassical light produced through Kerr media

Masataka Shirasaki

Published Feb 1, 1991• 10 citations
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Abstract

A phase-sensitive interferometer system is proposed. Quantum noise in this system is reduced by using nonclassical light that is produced by a simple squeezer with Kerr media. The noise in a balanced detector can be less than the noise attained by using an ordinary squeezed vacuum.
DOI
10.1364/ol.16.000171

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