Two-mode Correlation of Microwave Quantum Noise Generated by Parametric Down-Conversion

TL;DR

This paper reports the observation of strong two-mode quantum correlations in microwave radiation generated by a Josephson Parametric Converter, with potential applications in quantum measurement and encryption.

Contribution

It demonstrates the first measurement of two-mode microwave quantum noise correlation resulting from parametric down-conversion in a Josephson device.

Findings

Correlation contrast exceeds 99%

Number of photons per mode > 250,000

Potential applications in quantum encryption and dispersive measurements

Abstract

In this letter, we report the observation of the correlation between two modes of microwave radiation resulting from the amplification of quantum noise by the Josephson Parametric Converter. This process, seen from the pump, can be viewed as parametric down-conversion. The correlation is measured by an interference experiment displaying a contrast better than 99% with a number of photons per mode greater than two hundred and fifty thousand. Dispersive measurements of mesoscopic systems and quantum encryption can benefit from this development.