We consider a type of $\left(M+N\right)$-mode entangled coherent states and propose a simple deterministic scheme to generate these states that can fly freely in space. We then exploit such free-flying states to teleport certain kinds of superpositions of multimode coherent states. We also address the issue of manipulating size and type of entangled coherent states by means of linear optics elements only.

• Received 29 May 2009

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.80.042316