Quantum state transfer on distance regular spin networks with intrinsic decoherence

By considering distance-regular graphs as spin networks, we investigate the state transfer fidelity in this class of networks. The effect of environment on the dynamics of state transfer is modeled using Milburn's intrinsic decoherence [G. J. Milburn, Phys. Rev. A 44, 5401 (1991)]. We consider a particular type of spin Hamiltonians which are extended version of those of Christandl et al [Phys. Rev. A 71, 032312 (2005)]. It is shown that decoherence destroys perfect communication channels. Using optimal coupling strengths derived by Jafarizadeh and Sufiani [Phys. Rev. A 77, 022315 (2008)], we show that destructive effect of environment on the communication channel increases by increasing the decoherence rate, however the state transfer fidelity reaches a steady value as time approaches infinity which is independent of the decoherence rate. Moreover, it is shown that for a given decoherence rate, the fidelity of transfer decreases by increasing the distance between the sender and the receiver.