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Fast bit flipping based on stability transition of coupled spins.
Maximilian F I Kieler1, Arnd Bäcker1
1Technische Universität Dresden, Institut für Theoretische Physik and Center for Dynamics, 01062 Dresden, Germany.
Physical Review. E
|September 19, 2023
Summary
We propose a bipartite spin system enabling rapid bit-flipping. This mechanism, driven by complex unstable dynamics, significantly outperforms traditional tunneling methods for quantum information processing.
Area of Science:
- Quantum physics
- Spin dynamics
- Quantum information
Background:
- Bipartite spin systems are crucial for quantum information processing.
- Understanding state transfer mechanisms is key to developing faster quantum gates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a novel bipartite spin system for fast state transfer.
- To investigate the underlying dynamics and scaling relations for this transfer.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical proposal of a bipartite spin system.
- Analysis of semiclassical limit and stability transitions.
- Derivation of scaling relations for transfer time.
- Investigation of quantum model system and eigenfunctions.
Main Results:
- A fast bit-flipping mechanism is demonstrated in the proposed spin system.
- The transfer speed is significantly enhanced compared to tunneling.
- A classical stability transition from elliptic-elliptic to complex instability is observed.
- An approximate scaling relation for transfer time is derived, applicable to the quantum regime.
Conclusions:
- The proposed bipartite spin system offers a highly efficient method for bit-flipping.
- Complex unstable dynamics are responsible for the accelerated state transfer.
- The classical stability transition has a direct impact on quantum eigenfunction structure.
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