An Approach to "Quantumness" in Coherent Control
Quantum Physics
2016-05-03 v1
Abstract
Developments in the foundations of quantum mechanics have identified several attributes and tests associated with the "quantumness" of systems, including entanglement, nonlocality, quantum erasure, Bell test, etc. Here we introduce and utilize these tools to examine the role of quantum coherence and nonclassical effects in 1 vs. N photon coherent phase control, a paradigm for an all-optical method for manipulating molecular dynamics. In addition, truly quantum control scenarios are introduced and examined. The approach adopted here serves as a template for studies of the role of quantum mechanics in other coherent control and optimal control scenarios.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1605.00256,
title = {An Approach to "Quantumness" in Coherent Control},
author = {Torsten Scholak and Paul Brumer},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1605.00256},
year = {2016}
}
Comments
Invited chapter, 91 pages