Low-noise amplification of a continuous-variable quantum state

R. C. Pooser, A. M. Marino, V. Boyer, K. M. Jones, P. D. Lett

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Abstract

We present an experimental realization of a low-noise, phase-insensitive optical amplifier using a four-wave mixing interaction in hot Rb vapor. Performance near the quantum limit for a range of amplifier gains, including near unity, can be achieved. Such low-noise amplifiers are essential for so-called quantum cloning machines and are useful in quantum information networks and protocols. We demonstrate that amplification and "cloning" of one half of a two-mode squeezed state is possible while preserving entanglement. The inseparability criterion between the two original modes remains satisfied for small to large gains, while the EPR criterion is satisfied for a smaller range. This amplification of quantum correlations paves the way for optimal cloning of a bipartite entangled state.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQuantum Information and Computation VIII
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
EventQuantum Information and Computation VIII - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: Apr 8 2010Apr 9 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7702
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceQuantum Information and Computation VIII
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period04/8/1004/9/10

Keywords

  • Low-noise amplifier
  • Phase-insensitive amplification
  • Quantum cloning
  • Quantum entanglement

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