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An ab initio framework for understanding and controlling quantum fluctuations in complex light-matter systems

Nicholas Rivera, Shiekh Zia Uddin, Devin Seyler, Yannick Salamin, Jamison Sloan, Charles Roques‐Carmes, Shutao Xu, Michelle Y. Sander, Marin Soljacic A

Published Jan 1, 2024• 2 citations
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Abstract

We develop a new general theory of quantum noise in photonics. As an example, we demonstrate strong quantum correlations and squeezing in supercontinuum generation. Our results enable overcoming quantum noise limits in many optoelectronic systems.
DOI
10.1364/cleo_fs.2024.fth1m.2

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