Experimental multiparameter quantum metrology in adaptive regime

Abstract

Relevant metrological scenarios involve the simultaneous estimation of multiple parameters. The fundamental ingredient to achieve quantum-enhanced performance is based on the use of appropriately tailored quantum probes. However, reaching the ultimate resolution allowed by physical laws requires nontrivial estimation strategies from both a theoretical and a practical point of view. A crucial tool for this purpose is the application of adaptive learning techniques. Indeed, adaptive strategies provide a flexible approach to obtain optimal parameter-independent performance and optimize convergence to the fundamental bounds with a limited amount of resources. Here, we combine on the same platform quantum-enhanced multiparameter estimation attaining the corresponding quantum limit and adaptive techniques. We demonstrate the simultaneous estimation of three optical phases in a programmable integrated photonic circuit, in the limited-resource regime. The obtained results show the possibility of successfully combining different fundamental methodologies towards transition to quantum sensors applications.