Authors
Alfredo Luis and Ángel Rivas
Journal Paper
http://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.92.022104
Publisher URL
Publication date
August 2015
We examine quantum detection via a Michelson interferometer embedded in a gas with Kerr nonlinearity. This nonlinear interferometer is illuminated by pulses of classical light. This strategy combines the robustness against practical imperfections of classical light with the improvement provided by nonlinear processes. Regarding ultimate quantum limits, we stress that, as a difference with linear schemes, the nonlinearity introduces pulse duration as a new variable into play along with the energy resources.