Polarization-based cyclic weak value metrology for angular-velocity measurement

Weak measurement has been proven to amplify the detection of changes in meters while discarding most photons due to the low probability of postselection. Previous power-recycling schemes enable the failed postselection photons to be repeatedly selected, thus overcoming the inefficient postselection and increasing the precision of detection. In this study, we focus on the polarization-based weak value angular-velocity measurement and introduce three cyclic methods to enhance the accuracy of detecting time shifts in a Gaussian beam: power-recycling, signal-recycling, and dual-recycling schemes. By incorporating one or two partially transmitting mirrors into the system, both the power and the signal-to-noise ratio of the detected light are substantially enhanced. Compared to nonpolarization schemes, polarization-based approaches offer several advantages, including lower optical loss, unique cyclic directions, and a wider optimal region. These features effectively reduce crosstalk among different light paths and theoretically eliminate the walk-off effect, thus yielding improvements in both theoretical performance and application.