scholarly journals Shannon Entropy and Diffusion Coefficient in Parity-Time Symmetric Quantum Walks

Entropy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 1145
Author(s):  
Zhiyu Tian ◽  
Yang Liu ◽  
Le Luo
Keyword(s):  
Diffusion Coefficient ◽  
Shannon Entropy ◽  
Abrupt Change ◽  
Quantum Walk ◽  
Quantum Walks ◽  
Bulk Property ◽  
Topological Phase ◽  
Edge States ◽  
Peak Structure ◽  
Topological State

Non-Hermitian topological edge states have many intriguing properties, however, to date, they have mainly been discussed in terms of bulk–boundary correspondence. Here, we propose using a bulk property of diffusion coefficients for probing the topological states and exploring their dynamics. The diffusion coefficient was found to show unique features with the topological phase transitions driven by parity–time (PT)-symmetric non-Hermitian discrete-time quantum walks as well as by Hermitian ones, despite the fact that artificial boundaries are not constructed by an inhomogeneous quantum walk. For a Hermitian system, a turning point and abrupt change appears in the diffusion coefficient when the system is approaching the topological phase transition, while it remains stable in the trivial topological state. For a non-Hermitian system, except for the feature associated with the topological transition, the diffusion coefficient in the PT-symmetric-broken phase demonstrates an abrupt change with a peak structure. In addition, the Shannon entropy of the quantum walk is found to exhibit a direct correlation with the diffusion coefficient. The numerical results presented herein may open up a new avenue for studying the topological state in non-Hermitian quantum walk systems.

scholarly journals Bulk–edge correspondence and stability of multiple edge states of a $\mathcal{PT}$-symmetric non-Hermitian system by using non-unitary quantum walks

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Makio Kawasaki ◽  
Ken Mochizuki ◽  
Norio Kawakami ◽  
Hideaki Obuse
Keyword(s):  
Symmetry Breaking ◽  
Open Quantum Systems ◽  
Quantum Walk ◽  
Quantum Systems ◽  
Quantum Walks ◽  
Multiple Edge ◽  
Exceptional Point ◽  
Topological Phase ◽  
Edge States ◽  
The Stability

Abstract Topological phases and the associated multiple edge states are studied for parity and time-reversal ($\mathcal{PT}$)-symmetric non-Hermitian open quantum systems by constructing a non-unitary three-step quantum walk retaining $\mathcal{PT}$ symmetry in one dimension. We show that the non-unitary quantum walk has large topological numbers of the $\mathbb{Z}$ topological phase and numerically confirm that multiple edge states appear as expected from the bulk–edge correspondence. Therefore, the bulk–edge correspondence is valid in this case. Moreover, we study the stability of the multiple edge states against a symmetry-breaking perturbation so that the topological phase is reduced to $\mathbb{Z}_2$ from $\mathbb{Z}$. In this case, we find that the number of edge states does not become one unless a pair of edge states coalesce at an exceptional point. Thereby, this is a new kind of breakdown of the bulk–edge correspondence in non-Hermitian systems. The mechanism of the prolongation of edge states against the symmetry-breaking perturbation is unique to non-Hermitian systems with multiple edge states and anti-linear symmetry. Toward experimental verifications, we propose a procedure to determine the number of multiple edge states from the time evolution of the probability distribution.

Entanglement for quantum walks on the line

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (9&10) ◽  
pp. 855-866
Author(s):  
Yusuke Ide ◽  
Norio Konno ◽  
Takuya Machida
Keyword(s):  
Information Theory ◽  
Shannon Entropy ◽  
Quantum Walk ◽  
Quantum Walks ◽  
Von Neumann Entropy ◽  
Initial State ◽  
Von Neumann ◽  
Time Quantum ◽  
The One ◽  
Path Counting

The discrete-time quantum walk is a quantum counterpart of the random walk. It is expected that the model plays important roles in the quantum field. In the quantum information theory, entanglement is a key resource. We use the von Neumann entropy to measure the entanglement between the coin and the particle's position of the quantum walks. Also we deal with the Shannon entropy which is an important quantity in the information theory. In this paper, we show limits of the von Neumann entropy and the Shannon entropy of the quantum walks on the one dimensional lattice starting from the origin defined by arbitrary coin and initial state. In order to derive these limits, we use the path counting method which is a combinatorial method for computing probability amplitude.

scholarly journals Emergent Helical Edge States in a Hybridized Three-Dimensional Topological Insulator

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Su Kong Chong ◽  
Lizhe Liu ◽  
Kenji Watanabe ◽  
Takashi Taniguchi ◽  
Taylor Sparks ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Topological Insulator ◽  
Quantum Tunneling ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Quantum Spin ◽  
Topological Phase ◽  
Edge States ◽  
Experimental Realization ◽  
Transition Mechanism ◽  
Topological Quantum ◽  
Topological State

Abstract As the thickness of a three-dimensional (3D) topological insulator (TI) becomes comparable to the penetration depth of surface states, quantum tunneling between surfaces turns their gapless Dirac electronic structure into a gapped spectrum. Whether the surface hybridization gap can host topological edge states is still an open question. Herein, we provide transport evidence of 2D topological states in the quantum tunneling regime of a bulk insulating 3D TI BiSbTeSe2. Different from its trivial insulating phase, this 2D topological state exhibits a finite longitudinal conductance at ~2e2/h when the Fermi level is aligned within the surface gap, indicating an emergent quantum spin Hall (QSH) state. The transition from the QSH to quantum Hall (QH) state in a transverse magnetic field further supports the existence of this distinguished 2D topological phase. In addition, we demonstrate a second route to realize the 2D topological state via surface gap-closing and topological phase transition mechanism mediated by a transverse electric field. The experimental realization of the 2D topological phase in a 3D TI enriches its phase diagram and marks an important step toward functional topological quantum devices.

scholarly journals Persistence of topological phases in non-Hermitian quantum walks

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vikash Mittal ◽  
Aswathy Raj ◽  
Sanjib Dey ◽  
Sandeep K. Goyal
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Walk ◽  
Quantum Walks ◽  
Topological Phases ◽  
Topological Order ◽  
Topological Phase ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Topological Phase Transition ◽  
Topological States ◽  
Time Quantum

AbstractDiscrete-time quantum walks are known to exhibit exotic topological states and phases. Physical realization of quantum walks in a lossy environment may destroy these phases. We investigate the behaviour of topological states in quantum walks in the presence of a lossy environment. The environmental effects in the quantum walk dynamics are addressed using the non-Hermitian Hamiltonian approach. We show that the topological phases of the quantum walks are robust against moderate losses. The topological order in one-dimensional split-step quantum walk persists as long as the Hamiltonian respects exact $${{\mathcal {P}}}{{\mathcal {T}}}$$ P T -symmetry. Although the topological nature persists in two-dimensional quantum walks as well, the $${{\mathcal {P}}}{{\mathcal {T}}}$$ P T -symmetry has no role to play there. Furthermore, we observe topological phase transition in two-dimensional quantum walks that is induced by losses in the system.

scholarly journals Topological phase transition between a normal insulator and a topological metal state in a quasi-one-dimensional system

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Milad Jangjan ◽  
Mir Vahid Hosseini
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transition ◽  
Dimensional System ◽  
Inversion Symmetry ◽  
Topological Phase ◽  
Edge States ◽  
Zero Energy ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Topological Phase Transition ◽  
Metal State ◽  
Topological Metal

AbstractWe theoretically report the finding of a new kind of topological phase transition between a normal insulator and a topological metal state where the closing-reopening of bandgap is accompanied by passing the Fermi level through an additional band. The resulting nontrivial topological metal phase is characterized by stable zero-energy localized edge states that exist within the full gapless bulk states. Such states living on a quasi-one-dimensional system with three sublattices per unit cell are protected by hidden inversion symmetry. While other required symmetries such as chiral, particle-hole, or full inversion symmetry are absent in the system.

Global Optimization With Quantum Walk Enhanced Grover Search

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Global Optimization ◽  
Optimization Problems ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Hybrid Approach ◽  
Quantum Walk ◽  
Quantum Walks ◽  
Tunneling Effect ◽  
Grover’S Algorithm ◽  
Grover's Algorithm ◽  
Grover Search

One of the significant breakthroughs in quantum computation is Grover’s algorithm for unsorted database search. Recently, the applications of Grover’s algorithm to solve global optimization problems have been demonstrated, where unknown optimum solutions are found by iteratively improving the threshold value for the selective phase shift operator in Grover rotation. In this paper, a hybrid approach that combines continuous-time quantum walks with Grover search is proposed. By taking advantage of quantum tunneling effect, local barriers are overcome and better threshold values can be found at the early stage of search process. The new algorithm based on the formalism is demonstrated with benchmark examples of global optimization. The results between the new algorithm and the Grover search method are also compared.

Higher-dimensional open quantum walk in environment of quantum Bernoulli noises

2021 ◽  
pp. 2250001
Author(s):  
Ce Wang
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Walk ◽  
Quantum Walks ◽  
Initial State ◽  
Quantum Random Walks ◽  
Open Quantum ◽  
Higher Dimensional ◽  
Gauss Type ◽  
Open Quantum Random Walks ◽  
Limit Probability ◽  
Creation Operators

Open quantum walks (OQWs) (also known as open quantum random walks) are quantum analogs of classical Markov chains in probability theory, and have potential application in quantum information and quantum computation. Quantum Bernoulli noises (QBNs) are annihilation and creation operators acting on Bernoulli functionals, and can be used as the environment of an open quantum system. In this paper, by using QBNs as the environment, we introduce an OQW on a general higher-dimensional integer lattice. We obtain a quantum channel representation of the walk, which shows that the walk is indeed an OQW. We prove that all the states of the walk are separable provided its initial state is separable. We also prove that, for some initial states, the walk has a limit probability distribution of higher-dimensional Gauss type. Finally, we show links between the walk and a unitary quantum walk recently introduced in terms of QBNs.

Exploring scalar quantum walks on Cayley graphs

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (1&2) ◽  
pp. 68-81
Author(s):  
O.L. Acevedo ◽  
J. Roland ◽  
N.J. Cerf
Keyword(s):  
Evolution Operator ◽  
Cayley Graphs ◽  
Quantum Walk ◽  
Quantum Walks ◽  
Constructive Method ◽  
Quantum Evolution ◽  
Necessary Condition ◽  
Internal Space ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
Scalar Quantum

A quantum walk, \emph{i.e.}, the quantum evolution of a particle on a graph, is termed \emph{scalar} if the internal space of the moving particle (often called the coin) has dimension one. Here, we study the existence of scalar quantum walks on Cayley graphs, which are built from the generators of a group. After deriving a necessary condition on these generators for the existence of a scalar quantum walk, we present a general method to express the evolution operator of the walk, assuming homogeneity of the evolution. We use this necessary condition and the subsequent constructive method to investigate the existence of scalar quantum walks on Cayley graphs of groups presented with two or three generators. In this restricted framework, we classify all groups -- in terms of relations between their generators -- that admit scalar quantum walks, and we also derive the form of the most general evolution operator. Finally, we point out some interesting special cases, and extend our study to a few examples of Cayley graphs built with more than three generators.

scholarly journals Marking Vertices to Find Graph Isomorphism Mapping Based on Continuous-Time Quantum Walk

Entropy ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (8) ◽  
pp. 586 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Wang ◽  
Yi Zhang ◽  
Kai Lu ◽  
Xiaoping Wang ◽  
Kai Liu
Keyword(s):  
Polynomial Time ◽  
Continuous Time ◽  
Graph Isomorphism ◽  
Quantum Walk ◽  
Isomorphism Problem ◽  
Quantum Walks ◽  
Regular Graphs ◽  
Structure Preserving ◽  
Topological Structures ◽  
Time Quantum

The isomorphism problem involves judging whether two graphs are topologically the same and producing structure-preserving isomorphism mapping. It is widely used in various areas. Diverse algorithms have been proposed to solve this problem in polynomial time, with the help of quantum walks. Some of these algorithms, however, fail to find the isomorphism mapping. Moreover, most algorithms have very limited performance on regular graphs which are generally difficult to deal with due to their symmetry. We propose IsoMarking to discover an isomorphism mapping effectively, based on the quantum walk which is sensitive to topological structures. Firstly, IsoMarking marks vertices so that it can reduce the harmful influence of symmetry. Secondly, IsoMarking can ascertain whether the current candidate bijection is consistent with existing bijections and eventually obtains qualified mapping. Thirdly, our experiments on 1585 pairs of graphs demonstrate that our algorithm performs significantly better on both ordinary graphs and regular graphs.

scholarly journals Quantum walks and elliptic integrals

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 1091-1098 ◽  
Author(s):  
NORIO KONNO
Keyword(s):  
Random Walk ◽  
Generating Function ◽  
Elliptic Integral ◽  
Quantum Walk ◽  
Quantum Walks ◽  
Elliptic Integrals ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Similar Expression ◽  
Return Probability

Pólya showed in his 1921 paper that the generating function of the return probability for a two-dimensional random walk can be written in terms of an elliptic integral. In this paper we present a similar expression for a one-dimensional quantum walk.

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