Multiensemble superradiance for distributed quantum sensing
Phys. Rev. A 113, 042626 – Published 29 April, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/nv5w-fq89
Abstract
Multiensemble superradiance extends Dicke superradiance to multiple ensembles and supports dark states whose properties depend on the initial state. In the large- limit, we derive analytical covariance matrices for these dark states, revealing interensemble entanglement that enhances quantum metrology. The minimum eigenvalue, determined by the curvature of the superradiance potential, corresponds to the optimal multiparameter spin-squeezing coefficient, which is given by the Rayleigh quotient of the spin-squeezing matrix, linking metrological sensitivity to the geometric structure of the underlying dynamics. The multiparameter squeezing coefficient provides a variational framework for optimizing metrological performance. These results enable optimal estimation of arbitrary linear combinations of multiple parameters, offering a concrete protocol for distributed quantum sensing and a promising route toward multimode quantum interferometry.