Wide-Band Unambiguous Quantum Sensing via Geodesic Evolution

Wide-Band Unambiguous Quantum Sensing via Geodesic Evolution

Ke Zeng, Xiaohui Yu, Martin B. Plenio, and Zhen-Yu Wang
Phys. Rev. Lett. 132, 250801 – Published 20 June 2024

ABSTRACT

We present a quantum sensing technique that utilizes a sequence of 𝜋 pulses to cyclically drive the qubit dynamics along a geodesic path of adiabatic evolution. This approach effectively suppresses the effects of both decoherence noise and control errors while simultaneously removing unwanted resonance terms, such as higher harmonics and spurious responses commonly encountered in dynamical decoupling control. As a result, our technique offers robust, wide-band, unambiguous, and high-resolution quantum sensing capabilities for signal detection and individual addressing of quantum systems, including spins. To demonstrate its versatility, we showcase successful applications of our method in both low-frequency and high-frequency sensing scenarios. The significance of this quantum sensing technique extends to the detection of complex signals and the control of intricate quantum environments. By enhancing detection accuracy and enabling precise manipulation of quantum systems, our method holds considerable promise for a variety of practical applications.

AUTHORS & AFFILIATIONS

Ke Zeng1Xiaohui Yu1Martin B. Plenio2, and Zhen-Yu Wang1,3,*

  • 1Key Laboratory of Atomic and Subatomic Structure and Quantum Control (Ministry of Education), Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Structure and Fundamental Interactions of Matter, School of Physics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China

  • 2Institut für Theoretische Physik und IQST, Universität Ulm, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, 89081 Ulm, Germany

  • 3Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, and Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory of Quantum Matter, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China


  • *zhenyu.wang@m.scnu.edu.cn