Time-optimal control of a two-level dissipative quantum system
Dominique Sugny, Cyrill Kontz, Hans Rudolf Jauslin
We propose an analysis of the time-optimal control of a dissipative two-level quantum system whose dynamics is governed by the Lindblad equation. This simple system allows one to use tools of geometric control theory and to construct its optimal synthesis, i.e., to determine the set of all the optimal trajectories starting from a given initial point. We study different processes such as conversion of a pure state into a mixed state and purification of a mixed state. In particular cases, we show that dissipation is not undesirable and can help accelerating the control.
arXiv:0708.3794•Physical Review A•Aug 21, 2007•89 citations