Metrological Measures of Non-classical Correlations

Matthias Lang, Anil Shaji, Carlton M. Caves

Bogaert, Pieter, Davide Girolami

Non-classical correlations denote the ways in which quantum systems can be correlated beyond what is possible in classical physics. They include but are not limited to entanglement: non-entangled states can also exhibit forms of non-classical correlations. We here review the literature on metrological measures of non-classical correlations and show how they relate to increased probe sensitivity in quantum metrology protocols such as interferometric parameter estimation and state discrimination.

Diego G. Bussandri, Pedro W. Lamberti

Volkan Erol

Entanglement measures such as concurrence, negativity and REE are well-known tools for quantifying non-classical correlations in quantum systems. However, these measures can lead to different state orderings for non-maximally entangled states. On the other hand, Quantum Fisher Information (QFI), while not an entanglement measure, provides a framework for analyzing a state's metrological potential. In this study, we numerically analyze the relationship between these entanglement measures and QFI for a large ensemble of random two-qubit states. We specifically focus on the maximized QFI (MQFI) obtained through local unitary rotations. Our findings demonstrate a strong correlation between entanglement and a state's metrological capacity, confirming that entanglement is a valuable resource. We show that while a state's QFI with a fixed generator can vary widely for a given entanglement value, local optimization to find the MQFI leads to a tighter, more predictable relationship. Our results also reinforce the principle that the metrological performance of all mixed states is fundamentally bounded by the theoretical limit of pure states. The polynomial fit equations for the upper and lower bounds of our data provide a quantitative description of these complex relationships.

Zhengjun Xi, Yongming Li

Volkan Erol

Entanglement measures such as concurrence, negativity and REE are well-known tools for quantifying non-classical correlations in quantum systems. However, these measures can lead to different state orderings for non-maximally entangled states. On the other hand, Quantum Fisher Information (QFI), while not an entanglement measure, provides a framework for analyzing a state's metrological potential. In this study, we numerically analyze the relationship between these entanglement measures and QFI for a large ensemble of random two-qubit states. We specifically focus on the maximized QFI (MQFI) obtained through local unitary rotations. Our findings demonstrate a strong correlation between entanglement and a state's metrological capacity, confirming that entanglement is a valuable resource. We show that while a state's QFI with a fixed generator can vary widely for a given entanglement value, local optimization to find the MQFI leads to a tighter, more predictable relationship. Our results also reinforce the principle that the metrological performance of all mixed states is fundamentally bounded by the theoretical limit of pure states. The polynomial fit equations for the upper and lower bounds of our data provide a quantitative description of these complex relationships.