Improving quantum interferometry by using entanglement (to take a decision you'd better use entanglement)

D'Ariano, G. M.; Paris, Matteo G. A; Perinotti, Paolo

Improving quantum interferometry by using entanglement (to take a decision you'd better use entanglement)

Authors

D'Ariano, G. M.

Paris, Matteo G. A

Perinotti, Paolo

Description

We address the use of entanglement to improve the precision of generalized quantum interferometry, i.e. of binary measurements aimed to determine whether or not a perturbation has been applied by a given device. For the most relevant operations in quantum optics, we evaluate the optimal detection strategy and the ultimate bounds to the minimum detectable perturbation. Our results indicate that entanglement-assisted strategies improve the discrimination in comparison with conventional schemes. A concrete setup to approach performances of the optimal strategies is also suggested.
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