Title :
On the practicality of quantum interferometry using photonic N00N states
Author :
Weinstein, Yaakov S. ; Gilbert, Gerald
Author_Institution :
Quantum Inf. Sci. Group, MITRE, Eatontown, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We show that attenuated N00N states lead to a worse phase estimate than an equally attenuated N separable state unless the transmittance of the medium is very high.
Keywords :
light interferometry; phase estimation; quantum optics; N separable state; phase estimation; photonic N00N states; quantum interferometry; Attenuation; Degradation; Information science; Optical interferometry; Optical sensors; Phase estimation; Phase shifting interferometry; Photonics Society; Quantum entanglement; State estimation; (270.5570) Quantum detectors; (270.5585) Quantum information and processing;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
