Limit distributions of two-dimensional quantum walks
Abstract
One-parameter family of discrete-time quantum-walk models on the square lattice, which includes the Grover-walk model as a special case, is analytically studied. Convergence in the long-time limit of all joint moments of two components of walker's pseudovelocity, and , is proved and the probability density of limit distribution is derived. Dependence of the two-dimensional limit density function on the parameter of quantum coin and initial four-component qudit of quantum walker is determined. Symmetry of limit distribution on a plane and localization around the origin are completely controlled. Comparison with numerical results of direct computer-simulations is also shown.
Cite
@article{arxiv.0802.2749,
title = {Limit distributions of two-dimensional quantum walks},
author = {Kyohei Watabe and Naoki Kobayashi and Makoto Katori and Norio Konno},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0802.2749},
year = {2008}
}
Comments
v3: REVTeX4, 20 pages, 6 figures, minor corrections made for publication