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Quantum Optimal Control for Pure-State Preparation Using One Initial State

Quantum Physics 2024-06-19 v2 Optimization and Control

Abstract

This paper presents a framework for solving the pure-state preparation problem using numerical optimal control. As an example, we consider the case where a number of qubits are dispersively coupled to a readout cavity. We model open system quantum dynamics using the Markovian Lindblad master equation, driven by external control pulses. The main result of this paper develops a basis of density matrices (a parameterization) where each basis element is a density matrix itself. Utilizing a specific objective function, we show how an ensemble of the basis elements can be used as a single initial state throughout the optimization process - independent of the system dimension. We apply the general framework to the specific application of ground-state reset of one and two qubits coupled to a readout cavity.

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@article{arxiv.2106.09148,
  title  = {Quantum Optimal Control for Pure-State Preparation Using One Initial State},
  author = {Stefanie Günther and N. Anders Petersson and Jonathan L. DuBois},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2106.09148},
  year   = {2024}
}
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