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Limit distributions of two-dimensional quantum walks

Quantum Physics 2008-06-20 v3 Statistical Mechanics Mathematical Physics math.MP

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 tt \to \infty of all joint moments of two components of walker's pseudovelocity, Xt/tX_t/t and Yt/tY_t/t, 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.

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@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}
}

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