Multiparameter approach to quantum phase estimation with limited visibility

Optical sensors based on quantum light need to work even in the presence of imperfections. Here we discuss how to address the presence of noise by measuring multiple parameters at once: those we seek to monitor and those linked to the imperfections. Our method is applied to the investigation of the optical activity of sugary solutions limited by reduced visibility. These studies introduce multiparameter estimation as a viable approach to allow for robust operation of quantum sensors as they are developed from fundamental research to technology. (C) 2018 Optical Society of America under the terms of the OSA Open Access Publishing Agreement