Symmetry

Quantum Steering and Fidelity in a Two-Photon System Subjected to Symmetric and Asymmetric Phasing Interactions

K. Berrada, Smail B. Bougouffa

Published Apr 25, 2025• 2 citations

Abstract

This paper examines the dynamics of quantum steering and fidelity in a two-photon system subjected to dephasing interactions, examining their behavior in Markovian and non-Markovian environments. We consider the case of identical and distinct dephasing rates with experimental parameter values to ensure that the analysis reflects realistic conditions, enhancing its relevance to practical quantum systems. Quantum steering, the ability to remotely influence a quantum state, and fidelity, a measure of initial-state preservation, are investigated for time evolution, initial-state configuration, dephasing parameters, and system characteristics. We model each photon as independently interacting with its environment and derive the time-evolved reduced-density matrix for the bipartite system, focusing on how environmental effects shape the system’s behavior. By integrating experimentally feasible parameter values, this work establishes a practical framework for tuning quantum steering and fidelity, providing valuable insights for applications in quantum information processing, such as secure communication and state preservation.

DOI: 10.3390/sym17050647

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