Non-Hermitian sensing in the absence of exceptional points
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| author | Xiao, Lei Chu, Yaoming Lin, Quan Lin, Haiqing Yi, Wei Cai, Jianming Xue, Peng |
| author_facet | Xiao, Lei Chu, Yaoming Lin, Quan Lin, Haiqing Yi, Wei Cai, Jianming Xue, Peng |
| contents | Open systems possess unique potentials in high-precision sensing, yet the majority of previous studies rely on the spectral singularities known as exceptional points. Here we theoretically propose and experimentally demonstrate universal non-Hermitian sensing in the absence of exceptional points. The scheme makes use of the intrinsic sensitivity of a non-Hermitian probe to weak external fields, which can be understood as the direct consequence of non-Hermiticity. We confirm the basic mechanism by simulating the sensor-field dynamics using photon interferometry, and, as a concrete example, demonstrate the enhanced sensing of signals encoded in the setting angle of a wave plate. While the sensitivity of the probe is ultimately limited by the measurement noise, we find the non-Hermitian sensor showing superior performance under background noises that cannot be suppressed through repetitive measurements. Our experiment opens the avenue of enhanced sensing without exceptional points, complementing existing efforts aimed at harnessing the unique features of open systems. |
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| spellingShingle | Non-Hermitian sensing in the absence of exceptional points Xiao, Lei Chu, Yaoming Lin, Quan Lin, Haiqing Yi, Wei Cai, Jianming Xue, Peng Quantum Physics Open systems possess unique potentials in high-precision sensing, yet the majority of previous studies rely on the spectral singularities known as exceptional points. Here we theoretically propose and experimentally demonstrate universal non-Hermitian sensing in the absence of exceptional points. The scheme makes use of the intrinsic sensitivity of a non-Hermitian probe to weak external fields, which can be understood as the direct consequence of non-Hermiticity. We confirm the basic mechanism by simulating the sensor-field dynamics using photon interferometry, and, as a concrete example, demonstrate the enhanced sensing of signals encoded in the setting angle of a wave plate. While the sensitivity of the probe is ultimately limited by the measurement noise, we find the non-Hermitian sensor showing superior performance under background noises that cannot be suppressed through repetitive measurements. Our experiment opens the avenue of enhanced sensing without exceptional points, complementing existing efforts aimed at harnessing the unique features of open systems. |
| title | Non-Hermitian sensing in the absence of exceptional points |
| topic | Quantum Physics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.08218 |