Mitigating Mode-Matching Loss in Nonclassical Laser Interferometry
Sebastian Steinlechner1, Niels-Ole Rohweder1, Mikhail Korobko1
1Institut für Laserphysik und Zentrum für Optische Quantentechnologien der Universität Hamburg, Luruper Chaussee 149, 22761 Hamburg, Germany.
Abstract:
Strongly squeezed states of light are a key technology in boosting the sensitivity of interferometric setups, such as in gravitational-wave detectors. However, the practical use of squeezed states is limited by optical loss, which reduces the observable squeeze factor. Here, we experimentally demonstrate that introducing squeezed states in additional, higher-order spatial modes can significantly improve the observed nonclassical sensitivity improvement when the loss is due to mode-matching deficiencies. Our results could be directly applied to gravitational-wave detectors, where this type of loss is a major contribution.
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