Generation of tripartite entanglement among optical modes in a single multimode nanobeam

T Tijjani Abdulrazak (Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China 1 , Chengdu 611731,) Q Qizhi Cai (Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China 1 , Chengdu 611731,) B Boyu Fan (School of Information and Communication Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China 4 , Chengdu 611731,) G Guangwei Deng (Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China 1 , Chengdu 611731,)

Abstract

We theoretically demonstrate genuine steady-state tripartite entanglement in a monolithic optomechanical nanobeam integrating one transverse electric (TE) and two transverse magnetic (TM) optical modes coupled to a single mechanical mode. The system achieves strong coupling rates of g1/2π≈6.99×105 Hz for the TE mode, and g2,3/2π≈5.92×104 Hz and 4.91×104 Hz for the TM modes, with a mechanical quality factor Qm≈2.15×109, ensuring thermal stability up to 350 mK. Our analysis reveals that while bipartite entanglement persists across various regimes, genuine tripartite entanglement requires strong coupling, confirming the optimal operating point of our design. Telecom-band compatibility at 1549 nm is achieved through width-dependent tuning. Using finite element simulations and quantum Langevin analysis, we identify parameter regimes where the three optical modes exhibit verifiable tripartite entanglement (Rτmin>0), stable under cryogenic conditions with milliwatt-level pump powers.

Article Details

Volume / Issue Vol. 128, Issue 15
Published April 13, 2026
ISSN 0003-6951
Publisher American Institute of Physics

Journal Info

Applied Physics Letters

American Institute of Physics

ISSN: 0003-6951 Physical Sciences

Authors (4)

T

Tijjani Abdulrazak

Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China 1 , Chengdu 611731,

Q

Qizhi Cai

Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China 1 , Chengdu 611731,

B

Boyu Fan

School of Information and Communication Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China 4 , Chengdu 611731,

G

Guangwei Deng

Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China 1 , Chengdu 611731,