Abstract:

In quantum precision metrology, simultaneously weakening two types of noise based on quantum mechanisms, i.e., shot noise and measurement back-action noise, is challenging. Thus, the measurement precision is limited by the standard quantum limit(SQL). Two commonly used methods for surpassing this limit are to employ quantum squeezed light fields or quantum non-demolition(QND) measurements. This paper proposes an approach that combines these two methods within a typical cavity optomechanical weak-force-detection system. Compared with solely performing QND measurements, this integrated method surpasses the SQL significantly, thereby achieving superior measurement precision.

Key words: quantum precision metrology, cavity optomechanics, quantum non-demolition measurement, squeezed state