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Comment on the Quantum Brachistochrone Problem

Quantum Physics 2008-04-23 v1

Abstract

In this brief comment we attempt to clarify the apparent discrepancy between the papers [1] and [2] on the quantum brachistochrone, namely whether it is possible to use a judicious mixture of Hermitian and non-Hermitian quantum mechanics to evade the standard lower limit on the time taken for evolution by a Hermitian Hamiltonian with given energy dispersion between two given states.

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@article{arxiv.0804.3487,
  title  = {Comment on the Quantum Brachistochrone Problem},
  author = {C. M. Bender and D. C. Brody and H. F. Jones and B. K. Meister},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0804.3487},
  year   = {2008}
}
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