Quantum walks based on an interferometric analogy

Details Quantum walks based on an interferometric analogy Quantum walks based on an interferometric analogy

2003-02-20

arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0302161v1

Physics

Quantum Physics

Latex,18 pages, 5 figures

Scientific paper

10.1103/PhysRevA.68.032314

There are presently two models for quantum walks on graphs. The "coined" walk uses discrete time steps, and contains, besides the particle making the walk, a second quantum system, the coin, that determines the direction in which the particle will move. The continuous walk operates with continuous time. Here a third model for a quantum walk is proposed, which is based on an analogy to optical interferometers. It is a discrete-time model, and the unitary operator that advances the walk one step depends only on the local structure of the graph on which the walk is taking place. No quantum coin is introduced. This type of walk allows us to introduce elements, such as phase shifters, that have no counterpart in classical random walks. Walks on the line and cycle are discussed in some detail, and a probability current for these walks is introduced. The relation to the coined quantum walk is also discussed. The paper concludes by showing how to define these walks for a general graph.

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