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One-component quantum mechanics and dynamical leakage-free paths

Quantum Physics 2021-12-02 v1

Abstract

We derive an exact one-component equation of motion for the probability amplitude of a target time-dependent state, and use the equation to reformulate quantum dynamics and control for both closed and open systems. Using the one-component equation, we show that an unexpected time-dependent leakage-free path can be induced and we capture the essential quantity in determining the effect of decoherence suppression. Our control protocol based on the nonperturbative leakage elimination operator provides a unified perspective connecting some subtle, popular and important concepts of quantum control, such as dynamical decoupling, quantum Zeno effect, and adiabatic passage. The resultant one-component equation will promise significant advantages in both quantum mechanics and control.

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@article{arxiv.2112.00203,
  title  = {One-component quantum mechanics and dynamical leakage-free paths},
  author = {Jun Jing and Lian-Ao Wu},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2112.00203},
  year   = {2021}
}

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15 pages, 2 figures

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