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A broadband fiber-optic nonlinear interferometer...

by Joseph M Lukens, Raphael C Pooser, Nicholas A Peters
Publication Type
Journal
Journal Name
Applied Physics Letters
Publication Date
Page Number
091103
Volume
113
Issue
9

We describe an all-fiber nonlinear interferometer based on four-wave mixing in highly nonlinear fiber. Our configuration realizes phase-sensitive interference with 97% peak visibility and >90% visibility over a broad 554 GHz optical band. By comparing the output noise power to the shot-noise level, we confirm noise cancellation at dark interference fringes, as required for quantum-enhanced sensitivity. Our device extends nonlinear interferometry to the important platform of highly nonlinear optical fiber and could find applications in a variety of fiber-based sensors.