Global Precision Limits in Critical Quantum Metrology: From Cramér-Rao to Ziv-Zakai

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2607.08431v1
• Date: Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:52:52 GMT
• Title: Global Precision Limits in Critical Quantum Metrology: From Cramér-Rao to Ziv-Zakai
• Abstract summary: Critical quantum metrology with equilibrium states predicts quantum-enhanced sensitivity only in the vicinity of criticality.<n>We show that the precision predicted by the Cramér-Rao bound offers no substantial improvement over the prior standard deviation.
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• Abstract: Critical quantum metrology with equilibrium states predicts quantum-enhanced sensitivity only in the vicinity of criticality, where large prior information about the parameter is required. By employing quantum Ziv-Zakai bounds, we derive a limit on the mean-square error in critical quantum metrology. For second-order quantum phase transitions, we show that the precision predicted by the Cramér-Rao bound offers no substantial improvement over the prior standard deviation. Thus, the critical quantum sensor's precision can only achieve a constant gain compared to the prior standard deviation, even without performing any measurement. We elucidate the fundamental limitation on the achievable precision in critical quantum metrology in the context of local sensing, even without considering state-preparation costs or noise. Thus, the super-Heisenberg-limited sensitivity at criticality arises from precise prior knowledge rather than a genuine gain due to criticality. Our work provides a practical framework for assessing critical quantum metrology and a routine for studying quantum sensing with many-body systems.

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