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arxiv: 2604.24774 · v1 · submitted 2026-04-16 · ⚛️ physics.optics · quant-ph

Multi-modes Bessel-Gaussian-Orbital Angular Momentum Beams Quantum Holography

Jinjin Li , Chaoying Zhao This is my paper

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keywords quantum holographyorbital angular momentumBessel-Gaussian beamsentangled photonsSPDCmultiplexingencoding capacitynoise resistance
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The pith

Multi-mode Bessel-Gaussian beams add an extra degree of freedom to orbital angular momentum quantum holography for higher encoding capacity.

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The paper proposes a quantum holography scheme that generates entangled photon pairs through spontaneous parametric down-conversion and uses multi-mode Bessel-Gaussian beams for encoding and decoding. Information is encoded in the axis prism parameters and topological charges of the idler photons to build selective holograms, while the signal photons carry the corresponding mode parameters for correlated reconstruction. This introduces an additional mode degree of freedom beyond traditional single orbital angular momentum encoding. The result is increased multiplexing dimension and encoding capacity, with potential noise-resistance benefits from the non-classical correlations of the entangled photons.

Core claim

We propose an orbital angular momentum (OAM) quantum holography scheme based on multi-mode Bessel-Gaussian (MBG) beams. Entangled photon pairs are generated through spontaneous parametric down-conversion (SPDC) process, and the axis prism parameters and topological charges of the idler photons are used for encoding to construct Bessel-Gaussian quantum selective holograms; then, the corresponding mode parameters carried by the signal photons are used for correlated decoding and information reconstruction. Theoretical analysis and numerical simulation results show that this scheme can effectively realize OAM quantum holography based on Bessel-Gaussian modes encoding. Compared with traditional单

What carries the argument

Bessel-Gaussian quantum selective holograms constructed by encoding axis prism parameters and topological charges on idler photons and decoding with correlated signal photon modes.

If this is right

  • The scheme realizes effective OAM quantum holography through Bessel-Gaussian mode encoding.
  • An extra mode degree of freedom enlarges the multiplexing dimension relative to single-OAM methods.
  • Encoding capacity increases compared with traditional single orbital angular momentum encoding.
  • Non-classical correlations of entangled photons provide potential noise-resistance benefits in the holography process.

Where Pith is reading between the lines

These are editorial extensions of the paper, not claims the author makes directly.

  • The added mode freedom could support hybrid systems that combine OAM holography with other quantum imaging methods.
  • Laboratory verification would need to track how mode fidelity changes when the beams travel through realistic optical paths.
  • If the capacity gain holds, the approach could be adapted to increase channel counts in quantum communication links that already use OAM.

Load-bearing premise

Multi-mode Bessel-Gaussian beams can be generated, propagated, and detected without significant mode distortion or loss so that the entangled photon correlations deliver measurable advantages.

What would settle it

A direct comparison experiment or simulation that measures the number of distinguishable multiplexed channels and error rates in the multi-mode Bessel-Gaussian scheme versus a conventional single-OAM scheme under identical noise conditions.

Figures

Figures reproduced from arXiv: 2604.24774 by Chaoying Zhao, Jinjin Li.

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Figure 1. Figure 1: FIG. 1. MBG-OAM Quantum Selective Holographic Dia [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p002_1.png] view at source ↗
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Figure 2. Figure 2: FIG. 2. OAM Spiral Bandwidth in the SPDC Process. [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p002_2.png] view at source ↗
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Figure 3. Figure 3: FIG. 3. Two-photon correlation matrix [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p003_3.png] view at source ↗
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Figure 4. Figure 4: FIG. 4. Single-mode reconstruction result images: (a)target [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p004_4.png] view at source ↗
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Figure 7. Figure 7: FIG. 7. Reusable hologram reconstruction result images: (a) [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p005_7.png] view at source ↗
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Figure 6. Figure 6: FIG. 6. Reusable hologram reconstruction images: (a) Im [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p005_6.png] view at source ↗
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Figure 9. Figure 9: FIG. 9. Classical and quantum peak signal-to-noise ratio [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p005_9.png] view at source ↗
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Figure 10. Figure 10: FIG. 10. Classical and quantum peak signal-to-noise ratio [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p006_10.png] view at source ↗
read the original abstract

We propose an orbital angular momentum (OAM) quantum holography scheme based on multi-mode Bessel-Gaussian (MBG) beams. Entangled photon pairs are generated through spontaneous parametric down-conversion (SPDC) process, and the axis prism parameters and topological charges of the idler photons are used for encoding to construct Bessel-Gaussian quantum selective holograms; then, the corresponding mode parameters carried by the signal photons are used for correlated decoding and information reconstruction. Theoretical analysis and numerical simulation results show that this scheme can effectively realize OAM quantum holography based on Bessel-Gaussian modes encoding. Compared with traditional single OAM encoding methods, our scheme introduce an additional mode degrees of freedom, which can enhance multiplexing dimension and encoding capacity; at the same time, relying on the non-classical correlation characteristics of entangled photons, quantum holography has a potential advantages in noise-resistance performance.

Editorial analysis

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Referee Report

2 major / 2 minor

Summary. The manuscript proposes an OAM quantum holography scheme that generates entangled photon pairs via SPDC and encodes information on idler photons using axis-prism parameters together with topological charges to form multi-mode Bessel-Gaussian selective holograms; signal photons are then used for correlated decoding. Theoretical analysis and numerical simulations are said to demonstrate effective reconstruction, with the additional radial-mode degree of freedom claimed to increase multiplexing capacity and to confer noise-resistance advantages relative to conventional single-OAM encoding.

Significance. If the central claims are substantiated with quantitative error analysis, the scheme could enlarge the effective Hilbert space for quantum holography and exploit non-classical correlations for improved robustness. The paper does not, however, supply the derivations, joint-spectral-amplitude propagation, or visibility metrics needed to evaluate these advantages, so the immediate significance remains limited.

major comments (2)
  1. [theoretical analysis and numerical simulation sections] The theoretical analysis and numerical simulations treat SPDC generation, axicon propagation, and detection as ideal; no quantitative propagation of the joint spectral amplitude through realistic phase errors, diffraction losses, or detector mode mismatch is presented. This omission is load-bearing for the noise-resistance claim, because visibility must remain above the classical limit for the asserted quantum advantage to hold.
  2. [results and discussion] The comparison with “traditional single OAM encoding methods” is stated without explicit metrics (e.g., mutual information, reconstruction fidelity, or bit-error rate versus photon number or noise level). Without these benchmarks it is impossible to verify the claimed enhancement in multiplexing dimension and encoding capacity.
minor comments (2)
  1. [abstract] Abstract: “our scheme introduce an additional mode degrees of freedom” should read “introduces an additional mode degree of freedom”; “has a potential advantages” should read “has potential advantages.”
  2. [theory] Notation for the multi-mode Bessel-Gaussian field and the axis-prism phase is introduced without a clear definition of the radial index or the prism apex angle; a compact equation or table would improve readability.

Simulated Author's Rebuttal

2 responses · 0 unresolved

We thank the referee for the constructive and detailed review of our manuscript. The comments identify key areas where additional rigor is needed to support our claims. We address each major comment point by point below and commit to incorporating the suggested improvements in a revised version.

read point-by-point responses

  1. Referee: [theoretical analysis and numerical simulation sections] The theoretical analysis and numerical simulations treat SPDC generation, axicon propagation, and detection as ideal; no quantitative propagation of the joint spectral amplitude through realistic phase errors, diffraction losses, or detector mode mismatch is presented. This omission is load-bearing for the noise-resistance claim, because visibility must remain above the classical limit for the asserted quantum advantage to hold.

    Authors: We agree that the present analysis assumes ideal conditions for SPDC, axicon propagation, and detection. This choice was made to emphasize the encoding principle using multi-mode Bessel-Gaussian beams. To substantiate the noise-resistance advantage, the revised manuscript will include a quantitative propagation of the joint spectral amplitude that incorporates phase errors, diffraction losses, and detector mode mismatch. Visibility metrics will be calculated and shown to remain above the classical limit, thereby supporting the claimed quantum advantage. revision: yes

  2. Referee: [results and discussion] The comparison with “traditional single OAM encoding methods” is stated without explicit metrics (e.g., mutual information, reconstruction fidelity, or bit-error rate versus photon number or noise level). Without these benchmarks it is impossible to verify the claimed enhancement in multiplexing dimension and encoding capacity.

    Authors: We acknowledge that the comparison in the results section lacks explicit quantitative benchmarks. In the revised manuscript we will add direct comparisons using mutual information, reconstruction fidelity, and bit-error rate as functions of photon number and noise level. These metrics will quantify the improvement in multiplexing dimension and encoding capacity that arises from the additional radial-mode degree of freedom in the Bessel-Gaussian scheme. revision: yes

Circularity Check

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No significant circularity; proposal relies on standard SPDC properties

full rationale

The manuscript presents a scheme for multi-mode Bessel-Gaussian OAM quantum holography in which axis-prism and topological-charge encoding on idler photons from SPDC pairs enables correlated decoding on signal photons. The claimed gains in multiplexing dimension and noise resistance are attributed to the added radial-mode degree of freedom and the non-classical correlations inherent to SPDC, both of which are invoked as established external facts rather than derived from within the paper. No equations, parameter fits, or self-citations are exhibited that reduce the stated advantages to tautological redefinitions or to quantities fitted directly from the target observables. The theoretical analysis and numerical simulations are therefore self-contained against standard quantum-optics benchmarks and do not exhibit any of the enumerated circularity patterns.

Axiom & Free-Parameter Ledger

0 free parameters · 0 axioms · 0 invented entities

Based solely on the abstract; no explicit free parameters, axioms, or invented entities are detailed in the provided text.

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