Dataset supporting the publication "Generation of Large Coherent-State Superpositions in Free-Space Optical Pulses"
Abstract
The dataset corresponds to the data used in Figure 5 of the publication "Generation of Large Coherent-State Superpositions in Free-Space Optical Pulses": The generation of non-Gaussian quantum states is a key requirement for universal continuous-variable quantum information processing. We report the experimental generation of large-amplitude squeezed coherent-state superpositions (squeezed cat states) on free-space optical pulses, reaching an amplitude of 2.47, which, to our knowledge, exceeds all previously reported values. Our protocol relies on the controlled mixing of the Fock states |1> and |2> through a tunable beam splitter, followed by heralding via homodyne detection. The resulting state displays three well-resolved negative regions in its Wigner function and achieves a fidelity of 0.53 with the target state. These results constitute a significant milestone for temporal breeding protocols and for the iterative generation of optical GKP states, opening new perspectives for scalable and fault-tolerant photonic quantum architectures.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Quantum Information and Cryptography
Quantum optics and atomic interactions
Quantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Recherche Data Gouv France
- Publication date
- 9 January 2026
- Document type
- Dataset