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arXiv:quant-ph/0410048 · Quantum Information and Computation

Stabilizing qubit coherence via tracking-control

Daniel A. Lidar, Sara Schneider

Published Jul 1, 2005• 40 citations
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Abstract

We consider the problem of stabilizing the coherence of a single qubit subject to Markovian decoherence, via the application of a control Hamiltonian, without any additional resources. In this case neither quantum error correction/avoidance, nor dynamical decoupling applies. We show that using tracking-control, i.e., the conditioning of the control field on the state of the qubit, it is possible to maintain coherence for finite time durations, until the control field diverges.

DOI
10.26421/qic5.45-6

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An essential action in quantum information processing is the manipulation (control) of a single qubit, ideally a closed two-level system. However, in realistic applications, quantum processes are often under the influence of the external environment, e.g., presenting some degree of dissipation and decoherence. In this paper we address the emerging difficulties in the (tracking) quantum control of a two-level system under the influence of both Markovian and non-Markovian noise. We employ a same framework to treat both situations, a Lindblad-type equation, but considering that for the former (latter) case, the decay rate $\mathrm{\ensuremath{\Gamma}}$ is time independent (dependent). We discuss the conditions leading to a breakdown of the quantum control and eventual ways to overcome the problem, like employing a fast control scheme or controlling the off-diagonal terms of the system density matrix. Surprisingly, for Markovian noise such breakdown time decreases with $\mathrm{\ensuremath{\Gamma}}$ not as an exponential but as a power law. This indicates that the quantum control should be possible for a coupling between the system and the environment stronger than previously expected. Moreover, we find that for non-Markovian noise, the breakdown time is longer when there is backflow, i.e., $\mathrm{\ensuremath{\Gamma}}(t)$ can be negative. The present theoretical results point to certain favorable scenarios to operate qubits even in a noisy medium.
Abstract The tracking control of quantum correlations between two coupled qubits is analyzed, where only one of the qubits is coupled to a Markovian environment. Such a system is a generalized model that can be used, for example, to study the problem of a nuclear spin coupled to the electron spin exposed to the environment. Using an external control field, we increase the time for which the system remains coherent and entangled. The control field is an external potential applied to the system, which contains two adjustable parameters, the intensity and the phase of the field. Furthermore, we present quantum control protocols with different targets. First, for population control of both qubits, second for the coherence control of both two-level systems, and finally for the control of entanglement. Due to analytical for X states the target function can directly be identified with the entanglement. Furthermore, we have shown that when smaller dissipation rates are considered, the control method generates larger stable entanglement between the qubits.
We investigate the quantum control of two qubits interacting with a Markovian environment and evolving as an XXX state. The control is implemented via a simple applied field, whose profile is determined by means of the piecewise time-independent quantum control method. The goal is to make either the population or the system concurrence to follow a specified tracking control trajectory. By considering the system under the influence of three kinds of noise---phase damping, amplitude damping, or a combination of both---we unveil the conditions (like energy balance) under which the quantum control is properly achieved and fidelity (monitored through the trace distance) is kept satisfactorily high, even if the qubits interact differently with the dissipative medium. We further find that the effects of phase damping, a type of noise which notoriously destroys coherence and entanglement, can be mitigated if during the control the system is also exposed to amplitude damping. Of potential interest for the usage of entanglement as resource for quantum information, our results indicate that distinct entanglement measures and coherence can be maintained relatively high (even at long times) as a consequence of the tracking quantum control process.