We theoretically study the phase sensitivities of two different phase-shift configurations in an SU(1,1)interferometer with coherent■squeezed vacuum states.According to quantum Cramér-Rao theorem,we analytically...We theoretically study the phase sensitivities of two different phase-shift configurations in an SU(1,1)interferometer with coherent■squeezed vacuum states.According to quantum Cramér-Rao theorem,we analytically obtain the ultimate phase sensitivities for two types of phase shift accumulating in one-and two-arm.Compared with the case of one-arm phase shift,the model with phase shift encoding in both arms may provide a better sensitivity when the strength of squeezed vacuum state is large enough.Furthermore,we discuss the achievable sensitivities with the homodyne measurement by invoking of error-propagation formula.In addition,we study the effect of internal and outernal photon losses on the phase sensitivity of the SU(1,1)interferometer and find that the unbalanced interferometer is helpful to improve precision even with high external losses.展开更多
We introduce the coordinate-dependent one-and two-mode squeezing transformations and discuss theproperties of the corresponding one-and two-mode squeezed states.We show that the coordinate-dependent one-and two-mode s...We introduce the coordinate-dependent one-and two-mode squeezing transformations and discuss theproperties of the corresponding one-and two-mode squeezed states.We show that the coordinate-dependent one-and two-mode squeezing transformations can be constructed by the combination of two transformations,a coordinate-dependentdisplacement followed by the standard squeezed transformation.Such a decomposition turns a nonlinear problem intoa linear one because all the calculations involving the nonlinear one- and two-mode squeezed transformation have beenshown to be able to reduce to those only concerning the standard one- and two-mode squeezed states.展开更多
The Schottky contact which is a crucial interface between semiconductors and metals is becoming increasingly significant in nano-semiconductor devices. A Schottky barrier, also known as the energy barrier, controls th...The Schottky contact which is a crucial interface between semiconductors and metals is becoming increasingly significant in nano-semiconductor devices. A Schottky barrier, also known as the energy barrier, controls the depletion width and carrier transport across the metal–semiconductor interface.Controlling or adjusting Schottky barrier height(SBH) has always been a vital issue in the successful operation of any semiconductor device. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the static and dynamic adjustment methods of SBH, with a particular focus on the recent advancements in nanosemiconductor devices. These methods encompass the work function of the metals, interface gap states,surface modification, image-lowering effect, external electric field, light illumination, and piezotronic effect. We also discuss strategies to overcome the Fermi-level pinning effect caused by interface gap states, including van der Waals contact and 1D edge metal contact. Finally, this review concludes with future perspectives in this field.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.11747161 and 11974189the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation under Grant No.2018M642293
文摘We theoretically study the phase sensitivities of two different phase-shift configurations in an SU(1,1)interferometer with coherent■squeezed vacuum states.According to quantum Cramér-Rao theorem,we analytically obtain the ultimate phase sensitivities for two types of phase shift accumulating in one-and two-arm.Compared with the case of one-arm phase shift,the model with phase shift encoding in both arms may provide a better sensitivity when the strength of squeezed vacuum state is large enough.Furthermore,we discuss the achievable sensitivities with the homodyne measurement by invoking of error-propagation formula.In addition,we study the effect of internal and outernal photon losses on the phase sensitivity of the SU(1,1)interferometer and find that the unbalanced interferometer is helpful to improve precision even with high external losses.
文摘We introduce the coordinate-dependent one-and two-mode squeezing transformations and discuss theproperties of the corresponding one-and two-mode squeezed states.We show that the coordinate-dependent one-and two-mode squeezing transformations can be constructed by the combination of two transformations,a coordinate-dependentdisplacement followed by the standard squeezed transformation.Such a decomposition turns a nonlinear problem intoa linear one because all the calculations involving the nonlinear one- and two-mode squeezed transformation have beenshown to be able to reduce to those only concerning the standard one- and two-mode squeezed states.
基金supported by Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS (2023175)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (T2125003)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities。
文摘The Schottky contact which is a crucial interface between semiconductors and metals is becoming increasingly significant in nano-semiconductor devices. A Schottky barrier, also known as the energy barrier, controls the depletion width and carrier transport across the metal–semiconductor interface.Controlling or adjusting Schottky barrier height(SBH) has always been a vital issue in the successful operation of any semiconductor device. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the static and dynamic adjustment methods of SBH, with a particular focus on the recent advancements in nanosemiconductor devices. These methods encompass the work function of the metals, interface gap states,surface modification, image-lowering effect, external electric field, light illumination, and piezotronic effect. We also discuss strategies to overcome the Fermi-level pinning effect caused by interface gap states, including van der Waals contact and 1D edge metal contact. Finally, this review concludes with future perspectives in this field.
