Quantum limits to gravity estimation with optomechanics
arXiv:1707.00025 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevA.96.043824
Abstract
We present a table-top quantum estimation protocol to measure the gravitational acceleration by using an optomechanical cavity. In particular, we exploit the non-linear quantum light-matter interaction between an optical field and a massive mirror acting as mechanical oscillator. The gravitational field influences the system dynamics affecting the phase of the cavity field during the interaction. Reading out such phase carried by the radiation leaking from the cavity, we provide an estimate of the gravitational acceleration through interference measurements. Contrary to previous studies, having adopted a fully quantum description, we are able to propose a quantum analysis proving the ultimate bound to the estimability of the gravitational acceleration and verifying optimality of homodyne detection. Noticeably, thanks to the light-matter decoupling at the measurement time, no initial cooling of the mechanical oscillator is in principle demanded.
7 pages, 3 figures
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