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Control of Nonlinear Compton Scattering in a Squeezed Vacuum

Antonino Di Piazza*

Kenan Qu

  • Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627, USA and Laboratory for Laser Energetics, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14623, USA

  • *Contact author: a.dipiazza@rochester.edu
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Phys. Rev. Lett. 136, 085001 – Published 24 February, 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/gswv-7st8

Abstract

Electromagnetic radiation by accelerated charges is a fundamental process in physics. Here, we introduce a quantum-optical framework for controlling the emission of radiation of an electron in an intense laser field via squeezed vacuum states. By engineering the quantum fluctuations of the emission modes, we demonstrate that the probability of nonlinear Compton scattering can be significantly enhanced or suppressed through tunable squeezing amplitude and angle. We show numerically that our predictions are experimentally accessible with current squeezing technologies, establishing a new paradigm for quantum control in high-intensity light-matter interactions.

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Phys. Rev. Lett. 136, 085001– Published 24 February, 2026
  • Received 12 August 2025
  • Revised 3 December 2025
  • Accepted 26 January 2026
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