Quantum Entanglement and Coherence

Fengyi Xu, Chenyu Qiao, Shujing Li +2 more

A hybrid entangled state that involves both discrete and continuous degrees of freedom is a key resource for hybrid quantum information processing. It is essential to characterize entanglement and quantum coherence of the hybrid entangled state toward the application of it. Here, we experimentally characterize the entanglement and quantum coherence of the prepared hybrid entangled state between a polarization-encoded discrete-variable qubit and a cat-encoded wave-like continuous-variable qubit. We show that the maximum quantum coherence is obtained when the probability of the horizontal-polarization photon is 0.5, and entanglement and quantum coherence of the hybrid entangled state are robust against loss in both discrete- and continuous-variable parts. Based on the experimentally reconstructed two-mode density matrix on the bases of polarization and cat state, we obtain the logarithm negativity of 0.57 and l 1 -norm of 0.82, respectively, which confirms the entanglement and quantum coherence of the state. Our work takes a crucial step toward the application of the polarization-cat hybrid entangled state.

Bao-Lai Zhang, Xiang‐Guo Meng, Ji‐Suo Wang

A new bipartite coherent-entangled state is introduced in the two-mode Fock space, which exhibits the properties of both a coherent state and an entangled state. The set of coherent-entangled states makes up a complete and partly nonorthogonal representation. A simple experimental scheme to produce the coherent-entangled state using an asymmetric beamsplitter is proposed. Some applications of the coherent-entangled state in quantum optics are also presented.

José Antonio Fornés

Xiang‐Guo Meng, Ji‐Suo Wang, Bao‐Long Liang

Using the technique of integration within an ordered product (IWOP) of operators, we find a new kind of bipartite coherent-entangled state (CES) that exhibits both coherent state and entangled state properties. The set of CESs makes up a complete and partly nonorthogonal representation. Using an asymmetric beamsplitter we propose a simple experimental scheme for producing the CES. Finally, we present some new quantum states related to the CES and some applications of the CES to quantum optics.