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    Area of Science:

    • Quantum optics
    • Metrology

    Background:

    • Characterizing correlations in quantum systems is experimentally challenging.
    • Understanding these correlations is crucial for quantum information science.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a low-demanding experimental approach for estimating frequency correlations.
    • To provide a theoretical framework for quantifying correlation strength.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing a metrology scheme for correlation estimation.
    • Employing photon pair production via downconversion as a testbed.
    • Developing a theoretical architecture for quantitative correlation analysis.

    Main Results:

    • A conservative estimate of frequency correlation strength was obtained.
    • The experimental approach proved effective for the chosen test case.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed metrology scheme offers a practical method for assessing frequency correlations.
    • This work simplifies the experimental investigation of correlations in quantum systems.