Laser Physics Letters
Optical tomography dynamics for generated coherent field states induced by a Ξ-type qutrit interacting nonlinearly with a cavity: Kerr-like medium and decoherence effects
Mostafa Hashem, M M Elkhateeb, A.‐B. A. Mohamed, A.‐S. F. Obada, S-E A Rizk
Abstract
Abstract This paper presents a comprehensive investigation into the complex dynamics of optical tomography and quantum coherence within a nonlinear interaction system. The system under study is composed of an Ξ-type qutrit and a deformed cavity-field, analyzed for two distinct initial states: coherent states and even coherent states. Our analysis thoroughly considers the influence of intrinsic decoherence, a critical factor in understanding quantum system evolution. This study explores the remarkable sensitivity of optical tomography distributions (OTDs) to key parameters, including the initial state, evolution time, and the effects of a Kerr-like nonlinearity. We demonstrate that while coherent states initially appear classical, they display early-stage quantum interference due to their intrinsic parity symmetry, evolving into intricate patterns over time. This evolution is particularly susceptible to intrinsic decoherence, which significantly dampens these quantum features. Our findings show that the OTD is a powerful tool for tracking coherence loss and for accurately capturing the combined effects of nonlinearity and state symmetry on a system’s quantum state.