Phase-Sensitive Quantum Optical Sensor

摘要

Our research program during this period has concentrated on investigating novel scientific and technological solutions for ultra-sensitive quantum-optical registration and sensing of phase shifts induced by external fields. The use of several types of nonclassical states of light and development of novel ultra-sensitive interferometric phase measurement configurations has been at the center of our research effort. We have successfully completed the original research program. A new effect of 'Ghost Imaging with Aberration Cancellation' has been discovered in the process, leading to the promise of significant enhancements in the fields of optical imaging and microscopy, as well as potential improvements to phase-sensitive optical sensors. Our research has led to five research papers published in leading refereed physics journals, with one additional manuscript recently submitted for publication. Nine conference presentations have been given, including two Invited Talks. Four Invited Lectures have also been given at leading US and European research institutions, and several graduate and undergraduate students have been trained.