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Daniele Nello

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Complex frequency-dependent quadrature squeezing in semiconductor lasers

We present a comprehensive study of quadrature squeezing in a quantum well laser based on a fully quantum Langevin approach. We compute the frequency-resolved squeezing map of the laser field and identify optimal squeezing curves, revealing, for the first time to our knowledge, both frequency-dependent squeezing and complex or hidden squeezing in a semiconductor laser. We further analyse the role of the linewidth enhancement factor (alpha factor) in the emergence of these features. Our results establish semiconductor lasers as a platform for the generation of non-classical light and open new perspectives for their application in quantum communication and sensing.

quant-ph

Powering a quantum clock with a non-equilibrium steady state

We propose powering a quantum clock with the non-thermal resources offered by the stationary state of an integrable quantum spin chain, driven out of equilibrium by a quench in a parameter of our choice. Analyzing the bias conditions of the clock, we establish a direct connection with the negativity of the steady-state response function. Using experimentally relevant examples of quantum spin chains, we suggest crossing a phase transition point is crucial for optimal performance. The coupling takes place through a global observable and, even in this case, the battery lifespan is found to be extensive in its size.

quant-ph

Thermodynamics of adiabatic quantum pumping in quantum dots

We consider adiabatic quantum pumping through a resonant level model, a single-level quantum dot connected to two fermionic leads. Using the tools of adiabatic expansion, we develop a self-contained thermodynamic description of this model accounting for the variation of the energy level of the dot and the tunnelling rates with the thermal baths. This enables us to study various examples of pumping cycles computing the relevant thermodynamic quantities, such as the entropy produced and the dissipated power. These quantities are compared with the transport properties of the system, i.e. the pumped charge and the charge noise. Among other results, we find that the entropy production rate vanishes in the charge quantization limit while the dissipated power is quantized in the same limit.

cond-mat.mes-hall