Title :
On the practicality of quantum interferometry using photonic N00N states
Author :
Gilbert, Gerald ; Hamrick, Michael ; Weinstein, Yaakov S.
Author_Institution :
Quantum Inf. Sci. Group, MITRE, Eatontown, NJ
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 entanglement; quantum optics; attenuated N00N states; entangled states; optical transmittance; phase estimation; photonic N00N states; quantum interferometry; separable state; Attenuation; Degradation; Optical attenuators; Optical imaging; Optical interferometry; Optical sensors; Phase estimation; Phase shifting interferometry; Quantum entanglement; State estimation; (110.0110) Imaging Systems; (270.0270) Quantum Optics;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
