Quantum sensing of oscillating electric fields with trapped ions

authored by
Fabian Wolf, Piet O. Schmidt
Abstract

Quantum noise is a fundamental limitation for quantum sensors and results in the so-called shot-noise limit. Nowadays, several systems such as optical clocks or gravitational wave detectors approach measurement sensitivities where this limitation poses a major contribution to the total statistical uncertainty. It is known that this limit can be overcome by preparing the probe in a non-classical state. We will give an overview over the different non-classical states that have been implemented in the motion of single trapped ions and discuss their individual advantages and limitations in metrology. Possible applications for the presented experiments are the measurement of small oscillating electric fields and trapping frequencies. The Focus will be on our experimental work on Fock states, where quantum-enhanced sensing in both scenarios is possible with the same quantum state.

Organisation(s)
Institute of Quantum Optics
QuantumFrontiers
CRC 1227 Designed Quantum States of Matter (DQ-mat)
External Organisation(s)
National Metrology Institute of Germany (PTB)
Type
Article
Journal
Measurement: Sensors
Volume
18
Publication date
12.2021
Publication status
Published
Peer reviewed
Yes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanics of Materials, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Electronic version(s)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measen.2021.100271 (Access: Open)