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  • Quantum optics
  • Gravitational-wave astronomy

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  • Squeezed states of light enhance sensitivity in interferometers like gravitational-wave detectors.
  • Optical loss, particularly mode-matching deficiencies, limits the practical application of squeezed states by reducing the observable squeeze factor.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To experimentally demonstrate a method for improving the observed nonclassical sensitivity improvement in the presence of optical loss.
  • To investigate the use of higher-order spatial modes of squeezed light to mitigate loss-induced sensitivity degradation.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental generation and injection of squeezed states of light into higher-order spatial modes.
  • Utilizing interferometric setups to measure sensitivity improvements.
  • Characterizing the impact of mode-matching deficiencies on squeezed state performance.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated significant improvement in observed nonclassical sensitivity improvement when using higher-order squeezed light modes.
  • Showed that this method effectively counteracts sensitivity reduction caused by mode-matching deficiencies.
  • Quantified the enhanced performance compared to traditional squeezed light approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Introducing squeezed states in higher-order spatial modes is a viable strategy to overcome optical loss in interferometric systems.
  • This approach offers direct applicability to enhance the sensitivity of current and future gravitational-wave detectors.
  • The findings pave the way for more robust and sensitive quantum-enhanced measurement technologies.