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    Area of Science:

    • Quantum optics
    • Nonlinear optics
    • Materials science

    Background:

    • Polarization-squeezed light is crucial for quantum information processing.
    • Chalcogenide (ChG) fibers offer unique nonlinear properties for light manipulation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To experimentally generate polarization-squeezed light in As2S3 fiber.
    • To investigate the Kerr effect's role in squeezing generation.
    • To identify factors limiting squeezing performance.

    Main Methods:

    • Generation of squeezed light using femtosecond pulses at 1.56 µm in a solid-core As2S3 fiber.
    • Direct measurement of squeezing without active stabilization.
    • Numerical simulations to validate experimental findings.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved directly measured squeezing of -2.8 dB.
    • Experimental results showed good agreement with numerical simulations.
    • Simulations indicated detection system losses as the primary limitation, not fiber properties.

    Conclusions:

    • Demonstrated efficient generation of polarization-squeezed light in ChG fiber.
    • Highlighted the potential of ChG fibers for quantum optical applications.
    • Identified areas for improvement in detection systems for enhanced squeezing.