Bogdan Mielnik: Contributions to Quantum Control

Tamar Seideman

Kurt Bernardo Wolf

The problem of controlling quantum wavefunctions by means of potential jolts and periods of free evolution was broached by Bogdan Mielnik in 1977. This quantum control became a subject of great interest for the preparation of atomic and particle systems. We point out here that these manipulations are also realized in paraxial geometric and wave optics, with lenses and free spaces, and even more transparently than with matter.

Mohan Sarovar

Ingemar Bengtsson, Karol Życzkowski

We review selected achievements of the late Bogdan Mielnik in the field of theoretical physics, with an emphasis on his attempts to go beyond quantum mechanics. Some of his original views on the problems of contemporary society and organization of science are also recalled.

Jeffrey L. Krause

Ingemar Bengtsson, Karol Życzkowski

We review selected achievements of the late Bogdan Mielnik in the field of theoretical physics, with an emphasis on his attempts to go beyond standard quantum mechanics. Some of his original views on the problems of contemporary society and organization of science are also recalled.