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  • Quantum physics
  • Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)
  • Condensed matter physics

Background:

  • Spin-squeezed states are crucial for quantum metrology and information processing.
  • Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) systems offer a controllable platform for studying quantum phenomena.
  • Quadrupolar interactions in nuclei can influence quantum state preparation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To produce and characterize spin-squeezed states in an NMR quadrupolar system.
  • To identify the source of spin squeezing in the experimental setup.
  • To explore potential applications of this phenomenon in solid-state physics.

Main Methods:

  • Experiment conducted on 133Cs nuclei (spin I=7/2) in a lyotropic liquid crystal at 26°C.
  • Utilized the interaction between nuclear quadrupole moments and electric field gradients for spin squeezing.
  • Employed spin angular momentum representation and nonlinear operators on an 8-dimensional Hilbert space.

Main Results:

  • Successfully produced and characterized spin-squeezed states.
  • Identified nuclear quadrupole interaction as the source of squeezing.
  • Quantified squeezing using a squeezing parameter, squeezing angle, and Wigner quasiprobability distribution function.

Conclusions:

  • Demonstrated a viable method for generating spin-squeezed states in NMR quadrupolar systems.
  • The experimental scheme is general, suggesting broad applicability.
  • Potential applications in solid-state physics and quantum technologies are highlighted.