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Fundamental limitations of time measurement precision in Hong-Ou-Mandel interferometry

Eloi Descamps
Arne Keller
Aristide Lemaître
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Florent Baboux
Sara Ducci

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In quantum mechanics, the precision achieved in parameter estimation using a quantum state as a probe is determined by the measurement strategy employed. The ultimate quantum limit of precision is bounded by a value set by the state and its dynamics. Theoretical results have revealed that in interference measurements with two possible outcomes, this limit can be reached under ideal conditions of perfect visibility and zero losses. However, in practice, this cannot be achieved, so precision {\it never} reaches the quantum limit. But how do experimental setups approach precision limits under realistic circumstances? In this work we provide a general model for precision limits in two-photon Hong-Ou-Mandel interferometry for non-perfect visibility. We show that the scaling of precision with visibility depends on the effective area in time-frequency phase space occupied by the state used as a probe, and we find that an optimal scaling exists. We demonstrate our results experimentally for different states in a set-up where the visibility can be controlled and reaches up to $99.5\%$. In the optimal scenario, a ratio of $0.97$ is observed between the experimental precision and the quantum limit, establishing a new benchmark in the field.
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hal-04243981 , version 1 (16-10-2023)

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Othmane Meskine, Eloi Descamps, Arne Keller, Aristide Lemaître, Florent Baboux, et al.. Fundamental limitations of time measurement precision in Hong-Ou-Mandel interferometry. 2023. ⟨hal-04243981⟩
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