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    • Quantum optics
    • Nonlinear optics
    • Solid-state physics

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    • Spontaneous parametric down-conversion (SPDC) in nonlinear waveguides is key for generating quantum states.
    • Tunable path-entangled states are crucial for quantum information processing.
    • Existing methods for analyzing waveguide arrays can be complex.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a general formalism for computing quantum states in coupled nonlinear waveguides.
    • To demonstrate the generation of all four Bell states using this formalism.
    • To provide a tool for assessing state robustness in waveguide systems.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a formalism based on the Cayley-Hamilton theorem.
    • Applied the method to coupled nonlinear waveguides and directional couplers.
    • Analyzed the generation of non-degenerate photon pairs.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully computed quantum states for arbitrary system parameters.
    • Demonstrated the generation of all four Bell states in directional couplers.
    • The formalism allows efficient exploration of the waveguide system's phase space.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed formalism is a valuable tool for quantum state engineering in coupled waveguide systems.
    • The method enables efficient analysis of state robustness.
    • This approach facilitates the design of tunable entangled states for quantum applications.