Quantum-limited estimation of continuous spontaneous localization
Abstract
We apply the formalism of quantum estimation theory to extract information about potential collapse mechanisms of the continuous spontaneous localisation (CSL) form. In order to estimate the strength with which the field responsible for the CSL mechanism couples to massive systems, we consider the optomechanical interaction between a mechanical resonator and a cavity field. Our estimation strategy passes through the probing of either the state of the oscillator or that of the electromagnetic field that drives its motion. In particular, we concentrate on all-optical measurements, such as homodyne and heterodyne measurements. We also compare the performances of such strategies with those of a spin-assisted optomechanical system, where the estimation of the CSL parameter is performed through time-gated spin-like measurements.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1606.00070,
title = {Quantum-limited estimation of continuous spontaneous localization},
author = {Sam McMillen and Matteo Brunelli and Matteo Carlesso and Angelo Bassi and Hendrik Ulbricht and Matteo G. A. Paris and Mauro Paternostro},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1606.00070},
year = {2017}
}
Comments
8 pages, 3 figures, RevTeX4-1; accepted for publication in Phys. Rev. A