arXiv:1407.1306 · Physical Review B

Coherent feedback control in quantum transport

Clive Emary, John Edward Gough

Published Nov 26, 2014• 17 citations

Abstract

This paper adapts control theory to the study of quantum transport in mesoscopic systems. In particular the authors study coherent control where the system as well as the controller are quantum coherent.

DOI: 10.1103/physrevb.90.205436

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