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Coherent feedback enhanced quantum-dense metrology in a lossy environment
Optics Express
|April 4, 2024
Summary
Coherent feedback enhances quantum dense metrology (QDM) sensitivity in lossy environments by using a beam splitter to feed a reference beam back into the optical parametric amplifier (PA). This method improves precision measurements despite unavoidable photon losses.
Area of Science:
- Quantum optics
- Precision measurement science
- Quantum information science
Background:
- Quantum dense metrology (QDM) utilizes two-mode entangled states from optical parametric amplifiers (PA) for high-precision measurements.
- Photon losses in the meter beam degrade measurement sensitivity in practical QDM applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance the sensitivity of quantum dense metrology in the presence of photon losses.
- To investigate the application of coherent feedback for improving measurement precision.
Main Methods:
- Employing coherent feedback by feeding the reference beam back into the PA via a beam splitter.
- Systematically adjusting the splitting ratio of the beam splitter to optimize sensitivity.
Main Results:
- Significant enhancement of measurement sensitivity was achieved by implementing the coherent feedback strategy.
- The degree of sensitivity enhancement is dependent on the beam splitter's splitting ratio.
Conclusions:
- Coherent feedback offers a viable method to improve QDM sensitivity in lossy environments.
- This technique provides a novel approach for simultaneously controlling phase and amplitude noise, crucial for system stabilization and long-term precision measurements.
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