Towards Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen quantum channel multiplexing

Abstract

A single broadband squeezed field constitutes a quantum communication resource that is sufficient for the realization of a large number $N$ of quantum channels based on distributed Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen entangled states. Each channel can serve as a resource for, for example, independent quantum key distribution or teleportation protocols. $N$-fold channel multiplexing can be realized by accessing $2N$ squeezed modes at different Fourier frequencies. We report on the experimental implementation of the $N=1$ case through the interference of two squeezed states, extracted from a single broadband squeezed field, and demonstrate all techniques required for multiplexing ($N>1$). Quantum channel frequency multiplexing can be used to optimize the exploitation of a broadband squeezed field in a quantum information task. For instance, it is useful if the bandwidth of the squeezed field is larger than the bandwidth of the homodyne detectors. This is currently a typical situation in many experiments with squeezed and two-mode squeezed entangled light.