Coherence as a resource for phase estimation

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2505.18544v1
• Date: Sat, 24 May 2025 06:18:15 GMT
• Title: Coherence as a resource for phase estimation
• Authors: Felix Ahnefeld, Thomas Theurer, Martin B. Plenio,
• Abstract summary: We quantitatively connect the performance of phase estimation protocols with quantum coherence.<n>We construct a family of coherence measures that directly connect a state's coherence with its value for phase estimation.<n>This establishes coherence as an essential resource for phase estimation and, thus, for any quantum technology relying on it as a subroutine.
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• Abstract: Quantum phase estimation is a core problem in quantum technologies ranging from metrology to quantum computing, where phase estimation is a key subroutine in various algorithms. Here, we quantitatively connect the performance of phase estimation protocols with quantum coherence. To achieve this, we construct and characterize resource theories of quantum networks that cannot generate coherence. Given multiple copies of a unitary encoding an unknown phase and a fixed coherent state, we estimate the phase using such networks. For a unified and general approach, we assess the quality of the estimate using a generic cost function that penalizes deviations from the true value. We determine the minimal average cost that can be achieved in this manner and explicitly derive optimal protocols. From this we construct a family of coherence measures that directly connect a state's coherence with its value for phase estimation, demonstrating that every bit of coherence helps. This establishes coherence as an essential resource for phase estimation and, thus, for any quantum technology relying on it as a subroutine.

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