Nonclassical Light in a Three-Waveguide Coupler with Second-Order Nonlinearity

Abstract: Possible squeezed states generated in a three-waveguide nonlinear coupler operating with second harmonic generation is discussed. This study is carried out using two well-known techniques; the phase space method (based on positive P-representation) and the Heisenberg-based analytical perturbative method. The effect of the key design parameters is analyzed for both codirectional and contra-directional propagation. The optimal degree of feasible squeezing is identified. Also, the performance and capacities of both methods are critically evaluated. For low levels of key design parameters and in the early stages of evolution, a high level of agreement between the two methods is noticed. In the new era of quantum-based technology, the proposed system opens a new avenue for utilising nonlinear couplers in nonclassical light generation.