Entanglement-free, Heisenberg-limited phase measurement

B. L. Higgins, H. M. Wiseman, G. J. Pryde, D. W. Berry, S. D. Bartlett

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    Abstract

    We demonstrate experimental Heisenberg-limited scaling of the variance in optical phase measurements. Our algorithm replaces entangled states - often thought essential for Heisenberg scaling - with single photons, multiple phase shift passes, and adaptive measurement.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference and Photonic Applications Systems Technologies 2008 Technical Digest
    Place of PublicationWashington, DC
    PublisherOptical Society of America (OSA)
    Pages1-2
    Number of pages2
    ISBN (Print)1557528594, 9781557528599
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2008
    EventConference on and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference Lasers and Electro-Optics, QELS 2008 - San Jose, CA, United States
    Duration: 4 May 20089 May 2008

    Other

    OtherConference on and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference Lasers and Electro-Optics, QELS 2008
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySan Jose, CA
    Period4/05/089/05/08

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