Efficient quantum state transfer in spin chains via adiabatic passage
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- 1 May 2007
- journal article
- Published by IOP Publishing in New Journal of Physics
- Vol. 9 (5), 155
- https://doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/9/5/155
Abstract
We propose a method for quantum state transfer in spin chains using an adiabatic passage technique. Modifying even and odd nearest-neighbour couplings in time allows transfer fidelities arbitrarily close to one to be achieved, without the need for precise control of coupling strengths and timing. We study in detail transfer by adiabatic passage in a spin-1 chain governed by a generalized Heisenberg Hamiltonian. We consider optimization of the transfer process applying optimal control techniques. We discuss a realistic experimental implementation using cold atomic gases confined in deep optical lattices.Keywords
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