Multiensemble superradiance for distributed quantum sensing
Multiensemble superradiance extends Dicke superradiance to multiple ensembles and supports dark states whose properties depend on the initial state. In the large-\(N\) limit, we derive analytical covariance matrices for these dark states, revealing inter-ensemble entanglement that enhances quantum metrology. The minimum eigenvalue, determined by the curvature of the superradiance potential, corresponds to the optimal multiparameter spin-squeezing coefficient, which is given by the \emph{Rayleigh quotient} of the spin-squeezing matrix, linking metrological sensitivity to the geometric structure of the underlying dynamics. The multiparameter squeezing coefficient provides a variational framework for optimizing metrological performance. These results enable optimal estimation of arbitrary linear combinations of multiple parameters, offering a concrete protocol for distributed quantum sensing and a promising route toward multimode quantum interferometry.
Authors
- Fei Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1614-7184)
- Kang Shen
- Xiangming Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6533-5248)
Institutions
- Central China Normal University (CN)
- Hubei University of Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Physical review. A/Physical review, A
- Published
- 2026-04-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1103/nv5w-fq89
- Primary Topic
- Quantum Information and Cryptography
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China