Quantum Measurement, Gravitation and Entropy
A special issue of Entropy (ISSN 1099-4300). This special issue belongs to the section "Quantum Information".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 89
Special Issue Editors
Interests: precision measurement; ultracold atom; atomic interferometry; quantum information; quantum metrology
Interests: laser-matter interactions; molecular reaction dynamics; ultracold atoms; ultracold molecular; numerical simulation
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Interests: quantum parameter estimation; quantum metrology; quantum precision measurement; foundations of quantum mechanics
Interests: ultracold atoms; atomic interferometry; quantum information; quantum simulation; numerical simulation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Quantum measurement has become a key focus across diverse quantum platforms, enabling the high precision sensing of various physical fields. A paradigmatic example is gravity measurement using cold-atom interferometry, which not only serves practical purposes but also holds the potential to probe the intriguing interface between gravitation and quantum theory.
Quantum enhanced measurement is deeply intertwined with the concept of entropy. The connection is multifaceted: firstly, entropy quantifies quantum entanglement, a crucial resource for quantum-enhanced measurements, thereby providing a potential alternative to the quantum Fisher information for assessing ultimate precision limits. Secondly, entropy offers a unified framework for evaluating and distinguishing noise sources in quantum sensors, such as atom interferometers, which is critical for enhancing their performance. Thirdly, entropy serves as a key signature for investigating open questions in fundamental physics, such as whether gravitation itself induces quantum decoherence.
This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research and reviews at the intersection of these themes. We seek to highlight how entropy not only advances quantum metrology but also deepens our understanding of gravitation and quantum mechanics.
Prof. Dr. Zhongkun Hu
Prof. Dr. Yongchang Han
Prof. Dr. Jing Liu
Dr. Lushuai Cao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- quantum precision measurement
- gravitation
- entanglement
- measurement noise
- decoherence
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