Berry Phase Quantum Thermometer
arXiv:1112.3530 · doi:10.1088/1367-2630/15/5/053036
Abstract
We show how Berry phase can be used to construct an ultra-high precision quantum thermometer. An important advantage of our scheme is that there is no need for the thermometer to acquire thermal equilibrium with the sample. This reduces measurement times and avoids precision limitations.
Updated to published version. I. Fuentes previously published as I. Fuentes-Guridi and I. Fuentes-Schuller