Transitionless quantum drivings for the harmonic oscillator

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Abstract

Two methods to change a quantum harmonic oscillator frequency without transitions in a finite time are described and compared. The first method, a transitionless-tracking algorithm, makes use of a generalized harmonic oscillator and a non-local potential. The second method, based on engineering an invariant of motion, only modifies the harmonic frequency in time, keeping the potential local at all times.

Original languageEnglish
Article number085509
JournalJournal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Volume43
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes

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