On the squeezed states for n observables

TL;DR

This paper extends the concept of squeezed states to n observables, exploring their properties, constructions, and nonclassical features within Lie algebra frameworks, including SU(1,1), with applications to quantum optics.

Contribution

It introduces generalized squeezed states for multiple observables, including eigenstates and orbit-based constructions, and analyzes their properties in Lie algebra contexts, especially for SU(1,1).

Findings

Eigenstates of combined observables are constructed and analyzed.

Generalized states exhibit sub-Poissonian and quadrature squeezing.

States for SU(1,1) show strong nonclassical properties.

Abstract

Three basic properties (eigenstate, orbit and intelligence) of the canonical squeezed states (SS) are extended to the case of arbitrary n observables. The SS for n observables X_i can be constructed as eigenstates of their linear complex combinations or as states which minimize the Robertson uncertainty relation. When X_i close a Lie algebra L the generalized SS could also be introduced as orbit of Aut(L^C). It is shown that for the nilpotent algebra h_N the three generalizations are equivalent. For the simple su(1,1) the family of eigenstates of uK_- + vK_+ (K_\pm being lowering and raising operators) is a family of ideal K_1-K_2 SS, but it cannot be represented as an Aut(su^C(1,1)) orbit although the SU(1,1) group related coherent states (CS) with symmetry are contained in it. Eigenstates |z,u,v,w;k> of general combination uK_- + vK_+ + wK_3 of the three generators K_j of SU(1,1) in the representations with Bargman index k = 1/2,1, ..., and k = 1/4,3/4 are constructed and discussed in greater detail. These are ideal SS for K_{1,2,3}. In the case of the one mode realization of su(1,1) the nonclassical properties (sub-Poissonian statistics, quadrature squeezing) of the generalized even CS |z,u,v;+> are demonstrated. The states |z,u,v,w;k=1/4,3/4> can exhibit strong both linear and quadratic squeezing.