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Synchronized Aharonov-Bohm Motifs via Engineered Dissipation
Christopher W Wächtler1, Gloria Platero1,2
1Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid ICMM-CSIC, 1, Madrid 28049, Spain.
Physical Review Letters
|July 31, 2026
Summary
External gauge fields and lattice geometry induce localization. Combining this with engineered dissipation achieves robust spin synchronization in Aharonov-Bohm motifs, showing collective quantum synchronization.
Area of Science:
- Quantum physics
- Condensed matter physics
- Quantum information science
Background:
- External gauge fields and lattice geometry can cause extreme localization via destructive interference.
- Engineered dissipation is a key tool in controlling quantum systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the combination of flux-induced localization and engineered dissipation for robust spin synchronization.
- To explore the synchronization of multiple coupled Aharonov-Bohm motifs.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing flux-induced localization in rotationally symmetric spin geometries (Aharonov-Bohm motifs).
- Implementing engineered dissipation to achieve spin synchronization.
- Applying collective dissipation to couple multiple motifs for synchronized dynamics.
Main Results:
- Achieved robust spin synchronization in Aharonov-Bohm motifs, independent of initial conditions.
- Demonstrated entanglement among spins within synchronized motifs.
- Showed that coupled motifs can achieve full synchronization through collective dissipation.
Conclusions:
- Flux-induced localization and engineered dissipation directly lead to collective quantum synchronization.
- Aharonov-Bohm motifs provide a platform for robust, entangled, and synchronized quantum dynamics.
- The findings connect localization phenomena, dissipative control, and collective quantum behavior.
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