Abstract
We provide a statistically robust and accurate framework to measure and track the polarisation state of light employing Hong-Ou-Mandel interference. This is achieved by combining the concepts of maximum likelihood estimation and Fisher information applied to photon detection events. Such an approach ensures that the Cramér-Rao bound is saturated and changes to the polarisation state are established in an optimal manner. Using this method, we show that changes in the linear polarisation state can be measured with 0.6 arcminute precision (0.01 degrees).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2210-2220 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Optics Express |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 15 Jan 2020 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 20 Jan 2020 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics