Wigner function and tomogram of the Hermite polynomial state

Using the coherent state representation of Wigner operator and the technique of integration within an ordered product (IWOP) of operators, this paper derives the Wigner function for the Hermite polynomial state (HPS). The tomogram of the HPS is calculated with the aid of newly introduced intermediate coordinate-momentum representation in quantum optics.     

New operator identities with regard to the two-variable Hermite polynomial by virtue of entangled state representation

By virtue of the entangled state representation we concisely derive some new operator identities with regard to the two-variable Hermite polynomial （TVHP）. By them and the technique of integration within an ordered product （IWOP） of operators we further derive new generating function formulas of the TVHP. They are useful in quantum optical theoretical calculations. It is seen from this work that by combining the IWOP technique and quantum mechanical representations one can derive some new integration formulas even without really performing the integration.     

推导粒子数态波函数的厄米多项式算符法

引入厄米多项式算符并用其正规乘积展开式推导出了粒子数态|n〉在坐标表象和动量表象下的波函数,并由此得出了坐标和动量本征态的福克(Fock)表示形式,这是一个简洁而全新的推导方法.     

广义压缩粒子数态的非经典性质及其退相干

研究了三参数的压缩算符产生的广义压缩粒子数态的非经典性质及其在光子损失通道中的退相干问题.利用有序算符内的积分技术和Weyl编序算符在相似变换下的不变性,简洁地导出了广义压缩粒子数态的Wigner函数(Laguerre-Gaussian函数).基于Wigner函数的演化积分公式,解析地推导出了在耗散通道中的Wigner函数表达式.特别地,根据Wigner函数负部体积讨论了其非经典性.     

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.     

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.     

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 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.     

Nonclassicality and decoherence of the coherent superposition operation of photon subtraction and addition on the 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 are 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 the Wigner function(WF) of the M-SSVS,and find the negative region of the 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 the WF,the loss of nonclassicality is then discussed.     

也谈厄米多项式的递推关系

由厄米多项式的母函数出发,推导出厄米多项式的递推关系以及厄米多项式中系数的递推关系.     

相位型三头薛定谔猫态的量子统计属性

本文详细研究了一种相位型三头薛定谔猫态的一些量子统计属性,包括光子数分布、平均光子数、亚泊松分布、压缩效应以及Wigner函数等.我们发现,三头猫态的Wigner函数都可以出现负值,与二、四头猫态一样,说明它们都可以体现出非经典特性.与二头猫态不同,三头猫态在一定参数范围内可以呈现亚泊松分布,这点与四头猫态相类似,但弱于四头猫态.另外,三头猫态和四头猫态都没有压缩属性,但二头猫态具有压缩属性.     

Some new generating function formulae of the two-variable Hermite polynomials and their application in quantum optics

We explore the theoretical possibility of extending the usual squeezed state to those produced by nonlinear singlemode squeezing operators. We derive the wave functions of exp[-（ig/2）（（1-X2）1/2P ＋ P（1-X2）1/2）]｜0 in the coordinate representation. A new operator＇s disentangling formula is derived as a by-product.     

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.     

压缩真空态与压缩单光子态的相干叠加态的非经典性质

通过对量子比特态进行压缩操作,获得压缩真空态与压缩单光子态按一定的权重比例叠加而成的相干叠加态,此相干叠加态与压缩参数和权重因子有关,研究其非经典性和非高斯性.研究结果表明,通过压缩使得量子比特态的光子数分布范围变宽了.特别是从亚泊松分布和Wigner函数负定性情况分析了该量子态的非经典属性,从Wigner函数的边缘分布角度观察了该量子态的非高斯性.发现调节权重因子和压缩参数可以改善该态的非经典性和非高斯性.     

Multiple-Photon-Added and -Subtracted Two-Mode Binomial States:Nonclassicality and Entanglement *

We theoretically analyze the nonclassicality and entanglement of two new non-Gaussian entangled states generated by applying multiple-photon addition and subtraction to a two-mode binomial state. The nonclassical properties are investigated in terms of the partial negativity of the Wigner functions, whose results show that their nonclassicality can be enhanced via one-mode even-number photon operations and two-mode symmetrical operations for the initial two-mode binomial state. We also find that there exists some enhancement in the entanglement properties in certain parameter ranges via one-mode photon-addition and two-mode symmetrical operations.     

Manipulating Nonclassicality via Quantum State Engineering Processes: Vacuum Filtration and Single Photon Addition

The effect of two quantum state engineering processes that can be used to burn a hole at vacuum in the photon number distribution of quantum states of radiation field is compared using various witnesses of lower- and higher-order nonclassicality as well as a measure of nonclassicality. Specifically, the modification in nonclassical properties due to vacuum state filtration and a single photon addition on an even coherent state, binomial state, and Kerr state are investigated using the criteria of lower- and higher-order antibunching, squeezing, and sub-Poissonian photon statistics. Further, the amount of nonclassicality present in these engineered quantum states having enormous applications in continuous variable quantum communication is quantified and analyzed by using an linear entropy-based entanglement potential. It is observed that all the quantum states studied here are highly nonclassical, and the hole-burning processes can introduce/enhance nonclassical features. However, it is not true in general. A hole at vacuum implies a maximally nonclassical state (as far as Lee's nonclassical depth is concerned), but a particular process of hole burning at vacuum does not ensure the existence of any particular nonclassical feature. Specifically, lower- and higher-order squeezing are not observed for photon-added and vacuum filtered even coherent states.     

New operator-ordering identities and associative integration formulas of two-variable Hermite polynomials for constructing non-Gaussian states

For directly normalizing the photon non-Gaussian states(e.g., photon added and subtracted squeezed states), we use the method of integration within an ordered product(IWOP) of operators to derive some new bosonic operator-ordering identities. We also derive some new integration transformation formulas about one- and two-variable Hermite polynomials in complex function space. These operator identities and associative integration formulas provide much convenience for constructing non-Gaussian states in quantum engineering.     

Comparison between photon annihilation-then-creation and photon creation-then-annihilation thermal states:Non-classical and non-Gaussian properties

We investigate the nonclassical properties of arbitrary number photon annihilation-then-creation operation(AC) and creation-then-annihilation operation(CA) to the thermal state(TS), whose normalization factors are related to the polylogarithm function. Then we compare their quantum characters, such as photon number distribution, average photon number,Mandel Q-parameter, purity and the Wigner function. Because of the noncommutativity between the annihilation operator and the creation operator, the ACTS and the CATS have different nonclassical properties. It is found that nonclassical properties are exhibited more strongly after AC than after CA. In addition we also examine their non-Gaussianity. The result shows that the ACTS can present a slightly bigger non-Gaussianity than the CATS.