The statistical error in any estimation can be reduced by repeating the measurement and
averaging the results. The central limit theorem implies that the reduction is proportional to …

Nonclassical states of light find applications in enhancing the performance of optical
interferometric experiments, with notable example of gravitational-wave detectors. Still, the …

Quantum metrology is one of the most promising applications of quantum technologies. The
aim of this research field is the estimation of unknown parameters exploiting quantum …

Nearly 30 years ago, two-photon interference was observed, marking the beginning of a
new quantum era. Indeed, two-photon interference has no classical analogue, giving it a …

We summarize important recent advances in quantum metrology, in connection to
experiments in cold gases, trapped cold atoms and photons. First we review simple …

The purpose of quantum technologies is to explore how quantum effects can improve on
existing solutions for the treatment of information. Quantum photonics sensing holds great …

The first quantum technology that harnesses quantum mechanical effects for its core
operation has arrived in the form of commercially available quantum key distribution …

The extraordinary sensitivity of plasmonic sensors is well-known in the optics and photonics
community. These sensors exploit simultaneously the enhancement and the localization of …

Quantum precision enhancement is of fundamental importance for the development of
advanced metrological optical experiments, such as gravitational wave detection and …

Distributed quantum metrology can enhance the sensitivity for sensing spatially distributed
parameters beyond the classical limits. Here we demonstrate distributed quantum phase …