Quantum illumination is a quantum-optical sensing technique in which an entangled source is exploited to improve the detection of a low-reflectivity object that is immersed in a bright thermal background. Entangled sources between microwave and optical fields can be exploited to improve detection in microwave quantum illumination technique. We proposed a scheme to enhance the entanglement between the output fields of microwave and optical cavity by introducing optical parametric amplifier medium in cavity optomechanical system. We show that improving signal-to-noise ratio and decreasing error probability of detection can be obtained consequently even for objects with low reflectivity in the presence of optical parametric amplifier.
@article{arxiv.1812.00586,
title = {Improve Microwave Quantum Illumination Via Optical Parametric Amplifier},
author = {Biao Xiong and Xun Li and Xiao-Yu Wang and Ling Zhou},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1812.00586},
year = {2018}
}