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arXiv:1904.12716 · Optica

Experimental multiphase estimation on a chip

Emanuele Polino, Martina Riva, Mauro Valeri, Raffaele Silvestri, Giacomo Corrielli, Andrea Crespi, Nicolò Spagnolo, Roberto Osellame, Fabio Sciarrino

Published Mar 1, 2019• 101 citations
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Abstract

Multiparameter estimation is a general problem that aims at measuring unknown physical quantities, obtaining high precision in the process. In this context, the adoption of quantum resources promises a substantial boost in the achievable performances with respect to the classical case. However, several open problems remain to be addressed in the multiparameter scenario. A crucial requirement is the identification of suitable platforms to develop and experimentally test novel efficient methodologies that can be employed in this general framework. We report the experimental implementation of a reconfigurable integrated multimode interferometer designed for the simultaneous estimation of two optical phases. We verify the high-fidelity operation of the implemented device, and demonstrate quantum-enhanced performances in two-phase estimation with respect to the best classical case, post-selected to the number of detected coincidences. This device can be employed to test general adaptive multiphase protocols due to its high reconfigurability level, and represents a powerful platform to investigate the multiparameter estimation scenario.

DOI
10.1364/optica.6.000288

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