Fundamental quantum limits in ellipsometry

Rudnicki L, Sanchez-Soto LL, Leuchs G, Boyd RW (2020)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2020

Journal

Optics Letters Optical Society of America

Book Volume: 45

Pages Range: 4607-4610

Journal Issue: 16

DOI: 10.1364/OL.392955

Abstract

We establish the ultimate limits that quantum theory imposes on the accuracy attainable in optical ellipsometry. We show that the standard quantum limit, as usually reached when the incident light is in a coherent state, can be surpassed with the use of appropriate squeezed states and, for tailored beams, even pushed to the ultimate Heisenberg limit.

Authors with CRIS profile

Gerhard Leuchs

Involved external institutions

Max-Planck-Institut für die Physik des Lichts (MPL) / Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Rudnicki, L., Sanchez-Soto, L.L., Leuchs, G., & Boyd, R.W. (2020). Fundamental quantum limits in ellipsometry. Optics Letters, 45(16), 4607-4610. https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.392955

MLA:

Rudnicki, Lukasz, et al. "Fundamental quantum limits in ellipsometry." Optics Letters 45.16 (2020): 4607-4610.

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