Determinate arbitrary quantum state engineering through one-dimensional quantum walks
Yu Wang, Meng Li, Yuanyuan Zhao
Efficient generation of arbitrary superposed quantum states in high-dimensional systems is crucial for various quantum technologies but remains fundamentally challenging because of the intricate and extensive parameter control. In this work, we propose a generalized discrete one-dimensional quantum walk model with time- and position-dependent coin operations, and varied shift lengths. This approach enables deterministic and direct preparation of any qudit state | ϕ 〉 = ∑ k = 0 d − 1 a k | k 〉 using binary or ternary tree structures, without solving quadratic equations. Our method requires only O ( log d ) steps and O ( d ) coin operations, significantly reducing the resource requirements compared to the previous approach of O ( d ) steps and O ( d 2 ) coin operations. Additionally, we propose an experimental scheme based on successive interferometers, demonstrating that our method is compatible with current state-of-the-art experimental technologies. This efficient method for preparing quantum superposition states lays a foundation for advancing quantum technologies, with broad applications in quantum information processing.
Physical Review Research•May 29, 2025•0 citations