We systematically investigate the non-Hermitian generalizations of the Landau-Zener (LZ) transition and the Landau-Zener-St\"uckelberg (LZS) interferometry. The LZ transition probabilities, or band populations, are calculated for a generic non-Hermitian model and their asymptotic behavior is analyzed. We then focus on non-Hermitian systems with a real adiabatic parameter and study the LZS interferometry formed out of two identical avoided level crossings. Four distinctive cases of interferometry are identified and the analytic formulas for the transition probabilities are calculated for each case. The differences and similarities between the non-Hermitian case and its Hermitian counterpart are emphasized. In particular, the geometrical phase originated from the sign change of the mass term at the two level crossings is still present in the non-Hermitian system, indicating its robustness against the non-Hermiticity. We further apply our non-Hermitian LZS theory to describing the Bloch oscillation in one-dimensional parity-time $(\mathcal{PT})$ reversal symmetric non-Hermitian Su-Schrieffer-Heeger model and propose an experimental scheme to simulate such dynamics using photonic waveguide arrays. The Landau-Zener transition, as well as the LZS interferometry, can be visualized through the beam intensity profile and the transition probabilities measured by the center of mass of the profile.We systematically investigate the non-Hermitian generalizations of the Landau-Zener (LZ) transition and the Landau-Zener-St\"uckelberg (LZS) interferometry. The LZ transition probabilities, or band populations, are calculated for a generic non-Hermitian model and their asymptotic behavior is analyzed. We then focus on non-Hermitian systems with a real adiabatic parameter and study the LZS interferometry formed out of two identical avoided level crossings. Four distinctive cases of interferometry are identified and the analytic formulas for the transition probabilities are calculated for each case. The differences and similarities between the non-Hermitian case and its Hermitian counterpart are emphasized. In particular, the geometrical phase originated from the sign change of the mass term at the two level crossings is still present in the non-Hermitian system, indicating its robustness against the non-Hermiticity. We further apply our non-Hermitian LZS theory to describing the Bloch oscillation in one-dimensional parity-time $(\mathcal{PT})$ reversal symmetric non-Hermitian Su-Schrieffer-Heeger model and propose an experimental scheme to simulate such dynamics using photonic waveguide arrays. The Landau-Zener transition, as well as the LZS interferometry, can be visualized through the beam intensity profile and the transition probabilities measured by the center of mass of the profile.

arXiv:1909.05001Physical Review ADec 23, 201931 citations

Landau-Zener-Stuckelberg interferometry of a single electron spin in a noisy environment

Pu Huang, Jingwei Zhou, Fang Fang +4 more

We demonstrate quantum coherent control of a single electron spin in a NV center in diamond using the Landau-Zener-Stuckelberg interferometry at room temperature. Interference pattern is observed oscillating as a function of microwave frequency. The decays in the visibility of the interference are well explained by numerical simulation which includes the thermal fluctuations of the nuclear bath which shows that Landau-Zener-Stuckelberg interferometry can be used for probing electron spin decoherence processes.We demonstrate quantum coherent control of a single electron spin in a NV center in diamond using the Landau-Zener-Stuckelberg interferometry at room temperature. Interference pattern is observed oscillating as a function of microwave frequency. The decays in the visibility of the interference are well explained by numerical simulation which includes the thermal fluctuations of the nuclear bath which shows that Landau-Zener-Stuckelberg interferometry can be used for probing electron spin decoherence processes.

arXiv:1106.1514Jun 8, 20111 citation

Landau–Zener Interferometry in a Cooper-Pair Box

Mika A. Sillanpää, Teijo Lehtinen, Antti Paila +2 more

Journal of Low Temperature PhysicsDec 20, 200615 citations

Landau-Zener interferometry for qubits

A. V. Shytov, Dmitri A. Ivanov, M. V. Feigel’man

arXiv:cond-mat/0110490The European Physical Journal BNov 1, 200377 citations

Realization of geometric Landau-Zener-Stückelberg interferometry

Junhua Zhang, Jing-Ning Zhang, Xiang Zhang +1 more

We report an experimental realization of the geometric Landau-Zener-St\"uckelberg (LZS) interferometry proposed by Gasparinetti et al. [Phys. Rev. Lett. 107, 207002 (2011)] in a single-trapped-ion system. Unlike those in a conventional LZS interferometer, the interference fringes of our geometric interferometer originate solely from a geometric phase. We also observe the robustness of the interference contrast against noise or fluctuations in the experimental parameters. Our scheme can be applied to other complex systems subject to relatively large errors in system control.We report an experimental realization of the geometric Landau-Zener-St\"uckelberg (LZS) interferometry proposed by Gasparinetti et al. [Phys. Rev. Lett. 107, 207002 (2011)] in a single-trapped-ion system. Unlike those in a conventional LZS interferometer, the interference fringes of our geometric interferometer originate solely from a geometric phase. We also observe the robustness of the interference contrast against noise or fluctuations in the experimental parameters. Our scheme can be applied to other complex systems subject to relatively large errors in system control.

arXiv:1304.0271Physical Review AJan 10, 201417 citations

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reversal symmetric non-Hermitian Su-Schrieffer-Heeger model and propose an experimental scheme to simulate such dynamics using photonic waveguide arrays. The Landau-Zener transition, as well as the LZS interferometry, can be visualized through the beam intensity profile and the transition probabilities measured by the center of mass of the profile.