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The quantum theory of nonlinear dynamics and the switching effect for two distributively coupled modes in optical systems has been developed based on the Hartree approximation. The quantum limits for observation of the switching effect for the polarization characteristics of light has been determined. The creation of a new type of nonclassical mesoscopic states of light like the Schrödinger-cat states and mesoscopic qubit/qutrit states is predicted. The theoretical prediction is confirmed by a numerical estimation of real systems, i.e., tunnel-coupled optical fibers and waveguides, for the experimental realization of the states under consideration.
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Leksin, A.Y., Alodjants, A.P. & Arakelian, S.M. Quantum Limits of Polarization Switching in Optical Mesoscopic Devices with Distributively Coupled Quantum Modes. Journal of Russian Laser Research 24, 168–179 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1023685531435
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