Wigner Functions for Two-Variable Hermite Polynomial States and Their Time-Evolutions Under Thermal Environment

We analytically study the Wigner function (WF) for the two-variable Hermite polynomial state (TVHPS) and the effect of decoherence on the TVHPS in thermal environment. The nonclassicality of the TVHPS is investigated in terms of the partial negativity of the WF which depends on the polynomial orders m,n and the squeezing parameter r. We also investigate how the WF for the TVHPS evolves in the thermal environment. At long times, the TVHPS decays to thermal, a mixed Gaussian state, within the thermal environment.     

Nonclassicality of photon-modulated spin coherent states in the Holstein—Primakoff realization

Two new photon-modulated spin coherent states (SCSs) are introduced by operating the spin ladder operators J_± on the ordinary SCS in the Holstein-Primakoff realization and the nonclassicality is exhibited via their photon number distribution, second-order correlation function, photocount distribution and negativity of Wigner distribution. Analytical results show that the photocount distribution is a Bernoulli distribution and the Wigner functions are only associated with two-variable Hermite polynomials. Compared with the ordinary SCS, the photon-modulated SCSs exhibit more stronger nonclassicality in certain regions of the photon modulated number k and spin number j, which means that the nonclassicality can be enhanced by selecting suitable parameters.     

Continuous-Variable Entanglement and Wigner-Function Negativity via Adding or Subtracting Photons

The performance of adding or subtracting photons on two-mode squeezed thermal states via examining the Einstein–Podolsky–Rosen (EPR) correlation, the Hillery–Zubairy (HZ) correlation, the fidelity of teleportation, and the negativity of Wigner function is theoretically investigated. The normalization factors and the teleportation fidelity are related to Jacobi polynomials, and the (evolved) Wigner functions are simply associated with two-variable Hermite polynomials. Compared with the original squeezed thermal states, the EPR correlation and the teleportation fidelity can be enhanced by photon subtraction and basically weakened by photon addition symmetric operations, but they cannot be enhanced for both photon addition and subtraction asymmetric cases. Also, HZ correlation can provide a better option relative to the EPR correlation in detecting the entanglement, and the fidelity for teleporting a squeezed state with a large squeezing can also be enhanced via photon addition symmetric operations, in contrast to teleporting a coherent state. Additionally, the nonclassicality is discussed in terms of the negativity of the (evolved) Wigner functions, which shows that photon addition and subtraction and the squeezing cannot restrain the deteriorate of nonclassicality, and the evolved Wigner functions become Gaussian (corresponding to vacuum) with long decay times as a result of amplitude decay.     

Nonclassicality of Single-Variable Hermite Polynomial State and Its Fidelity with Squeezed Vacuum State

The nonclassicality of the single-variable Hermite polynomial state (SHPS) and its fidelity with squeezed vacuum state are studied in this paper. It is found that the SHPS can be considered as a single mode photon subtracted squeezed vacuum state. A compact expression for the Wigner function (WF) is also derived analytically by using the Weyl-ordered operator invariance under similar transformations. Especially, the nonclassicality is discussed in terms of the negativity of the WF. At last, the fidelity as a non-Gaussianity measure for this state is also discussed.     

Non-Gaussianity and decoherence of generalized photon-added coherent state as a Hermite-excited coherent state

Generalized photon-added coherent state (GPACS) is obtained by repeatedly acting the combination of Bose creation and annihilation operations on the coherent state. It is found that GPACS can be regarded as a Hermite-excited coherent state due to its normalization factor related to a Hermite polynomial. In addition, we adopt the Hilbert-Schmidt distance to quantify the non-Gaussian character of GPACS and discuss the decoherence of GPACS in dissipative channel by studying the loss of nonclassicality in reference of the negativity of Wigner function.     

Nonclassicality and decoherence of two-mode photon-added squeezed vacuum

We investigate the nonclassicality of two-mode photon-added squeezed vacuum state (TPASV) and its decoherence in a thermal environment according to the sub-Poissonian statistics and the negative region of Wigner function (WF). Based on the fact that the TPASV can be seen as a squeezed Hermite polynomial excitation state, we further obtain a compact expression for the normalization factor of TPASV, i.e., a Jacobi polynomial of the squeezing parameter. We also derive the explicit expression of WF of TPASV and then the decoherence effect on this state is also discussed by deriving the time evolution of the WF and its negative region.     

Entanglement Involved in Pair Coherent State Studied via Wigner Function Formalism

We calculate Wigner function, tomogram of the pair coherent state byusing its Schmidt decomposition in the coherent state representation. It turns out that the Wigner function can be seen as the quantum entanglement (QE) between two two-variable Hermite polynomials (TVHP) and the tomogram is further simplified as QE of two single-variable Hermite polynomials. The Husimi function of pair coherent state is also calculated.     

Statistical Properties of the Generalized Photon-Added Pair Coherent State

We present a class of generalized photon-added pair coherent states (GPAPCS) and analyze some prominent nonclassical properties such as sub-Poissonian distribution and violations of Cauchy-Schwarz inequalities. In addition, we derive that the Wigner function of GPAPCS involves correlation of two two-variable Hermite polynomials and its Husimi function is related to a two-variable Hermite polynomial. Their behaviors varying with the phase space parameters are also graphically discussed. We find that the nonclassical effects of GPAPCS exhibits more with increasing of excitation photon numbers.     

Nonclassical Properties of Multiple-Photon-Added Two-Mode Squeezed Coherent States

We investigate how the photon addition operation affects the nonclassical properties of the non-Gaussian squeezed state generated by adding photons to each mode of the two-mode squeezed coherent state (TMSCS). By the generating function of two-variable Hermite polynomials, the compact expression of normalization factor is derived. We show that the fields in such states exhibit remarkable sub-Poissonian photon statistics. The photon addition operation can enhance the cross-correlation for appropriate combinations of several parameters involved in the TMSCS. Compared with that of TMSCS, the Wigner function of the photon–added TMSCS (PA-TMSCS) is modulated by a factor which is also related with two-variable Hermite polynomials. Such Wigner functions have some negativity regions and show a strong quantum mechanical interference. In addition, the normalization factor, Mandel’s Q parameter, cross-correlation function and Wigner functions are all sensitive to the compound phase involved in TMSCS.     

Phase Space Analysis of the Two-mode Binomial State Produced by Quantum Entanglement in a Beamsplitter

Phase space analysis of quantum states is a newly developed topic in quantum optics. In this work we present Wigner phase space distributions for the two-mode binomial state produced by quantum entanglement between a vacuum state and a number state in a beamsplitter. By using two new binomial formulas involving two-variable Hermite polynomials and the so-called entangled Wigner operator, we find that the analytical Wigner function for the binomial state |ξ〉_q ≡ D(ξ) |q, 0〉 is related to a Laguerre polynomial, i.e.,

$ W\left (\sigma _{,}\gamma \right ) =\frac {(-1)^{q}e^{-\left \vert \gamma \right \vert ^{2}-\left \vert \sigma \right \vert ^{2}}}{\pi ^{2}}L_{q}\left (\left \vert \frac {-\varsigma (\sigma -\gamma )+\sigma ^{\ast }+\gamma ^{\ast }} {\sqrt {1+|\varsigma |^{2}}}\right \vert ^{2}\right ) $

and its marginal distributions are proportional to the module-square of a single-variable Hermite polynomial. Also, the numerical results show that the larger number sum q of two modes lead to the stronger interference effect and the nonclassicality of the states |ξ〉_q is stronger for odd q than for even q.

     

Simple approach to deriving operator identities and mathematical formulas regarding to two-variable Hermite polynomials

By virtue of operator ordering technique and the generating function of polynomials, we provide a simple and neat approach to studying operator identities and mathematical formulas regarding to two-variable Hermite polynomials, which differs from the existing mathematical ways. We not only derive some new integration formulas and summation relations about two-variable Hermite polynomial, but also draw a conclusion that two-variable Hermite polynomial excitation of two-mode squeezed vacuum state is a squeezed two-mode number state. This may open a new route of developing mathematics by virtue of the quantum mechanical representations and operator ordering technique.     

Wigner function of an arbitrary-photon-catalyzed optical coherent state

In this paper, we give a detailed derivation process for the Wigner function (WF) of an arbitrary photon-catalyzed optical coherent state (APCOCS), which can be generated via interference between coherent and Fock states using quantum catalysis. We find that the WF is non-Gaussian and is related to the two-variable Hermite polynomial of the relative parameters, such as the coherent field strength, the number of catalyst photons and the control ratio of the beam splitter. It showed that the APCOCS created a wide range of nonclassical properties.     

Comparison of nonclassicality between photon-added and photon-subtracted squeezed vacuum states

In this paper, we introduce photon-added and photon-subtracted squeezed vacuum state (PASV and PSSV) and obtain their normalized factors, which have the similar forms involved in Lengendre polynomials. Moreover, we give the compact expressions of Wigner function, which are related to single-variable Hermite polynomials. Especially, we compare their nonclassicality in terms of Mandel Q-factor and the negativity of Wigner function.     

A new type of photon-added squeezed coherent state and its statistical properties

We construct a new type of photon-added squeezed coherent state generated by repeatedly operating the bosonic creation operator on a new type of squeezed coherent state [Fan H Y and Xiao M 1996 Phys. Lett. A 220 81]. We find that its normalization factor is related to single-variable Hermite polynomials. Furthermore, we investigate its statistical properties, such as Mandel’s Q parameter, photon-number distribution, and Wigner function. The nonclassicality is displayed in terms of the intense oscillation of photon-number distribution and the negativity of the Wigner function.     

Nonclassicality and decoherence of coherent superposition operation of photon subtraction and photon addition on squeezed state

The statistical properties of m-coherent superposition operation (μa+νa⁺)^m on the single-mode squeezed vacuum state (M-SSVS) and its decoherence in a thermal environment have been studied. Converting the M-SSVS to a squeezed Hermite polynomial excitation state, we obtain a compact expression for the normalization factor of M-SSVS, which is the Legendre polynomial of the squeezing parameter. We also derive the explicit expression of Wigner function (WF) of M-SSVS, and find the negative region of WF in phase space. The decoherence effect on this state is then discussed by deriving the time evolution of the WF. Using the negativity of WF, the loss of nonclassicality has been discussed.     

Two-Variable Hermite Function as Quantum Entanglement of Harmonic Oscillator＇s Wave Functions

We reveal that the two-variable Hermite function hm,n, which is the generalized Bargmann representation of the two-mode Fock state, involves quantum entanglement of harmonic oscillator＇s wave functions. The Schmidt decomposition of hm,n is derived. It also turns out that hm,n can be generated by windowed Fourier transform of the single-variable Hermite functions. As an application, the wave function of the two-variable Hermite polynomial state S（γ）Hm,n （μa1^＋, μa2^＋│00〉, which is the minimum uncertainty state for sum squeezing, in （ η│representation is calculated.     

Two-Variable Hermite Polynomial Excitation of Two-Mode Squeezed Vacuum State as Squeezed Two-Mode Number State

We find that the squeezed two-mode number state is just a two-variable Hermite polynomial excitation of the two-mode squeezed vacuum state （THPES）. We find that the Wigner function of THPES and its marginal distributions are just related to two-variable Hermite polynomials （or Laguerre polynomials） and that the tomogram of THPES can be expressed by one-mode Hermite polynomial.     

Two-variable Hermite Polynomial State and Its Wigner Function

In this paper we obtain the Wigner functions of two-variable Hermite polynomial states (THPS) and their marginal distribution using the entangled state |ξ〉 representation. Also we obtain tomogram of THPS by virtue of the Radon transformation between the Wigner operator and the projection operator of another entangled state |η,τ ₁,τ ₂〉.     

Atomic coherent states studied by virtue of the EPR entangled state and their Wigner functions

Based on the newly constructed Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen (EPR) entangled state representation we introduce macroscopic classical functions associated with atomic coherent state τ with angular momentum value j. These functions are proportional to the ordinary one-variable Hermite polynomials of order 2j. The corresponding Wigner quasiprobability function for τ in phase space is also derived which turns out to be a two-variable Hermite polynomial H _{2j, 2j}. In so doing, a new classical-quantum correspondence scheme for angular momentum system is established. Received 7 August 2002 / Received in final form 14 December 2002 Published online 24 April 2003 RID="a" ID="a"Work supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under grant 10175057. RID="b" ID="b"e-mail: fhym@sjtu.edu.en     

基于纠缠态表象和自旋相干态的新复变函数空间

本文利用有序算符内的积分(IWOP)技术,构造了一个基于单变量厄米多项式H2j(ξ*+τξ/2√τ)的新复变函数空间,该空间与纠缠态表象及施温格玻色环境下的自旋相干态有关。推导出了包含二元厄米多项式的二项式定理,有助于构造新的复变函数空间。同时还提出了一种新的基于H2j(ξ*+τξ/2√τ)的积分变换及其逆变换,这对于推导某些算符恒等式是很有用的。