Quantum walks and quantum simulations with Bloch oscillating spinor atoms

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2010-10-12

arxiv.org/abs/1010.2514v1

Phys. Rev. A 82, 033602 (2010)

Physics

Quantum Physics

published version, 7 figures

Scientific paper

10.1103/PhysRevA.82.033602

We propose a scheme for the realization of a quantum walker and a quantum simulator for the Dirac equation with ultracold spinor atoms in driven optical lattices. A precise control of the dynamics of the atomic matter wave can be realized using time-dependent external forces. If the force depends on the spin state of the atoms, the dynamics will entangle the inner and outer degrees of freedom which offers unique opportunities for quantum information and quantum simulation. Here, we introduce a method to realize a quantum walker based on the state-dependent transport of spinor atoms and a coherent driving of the internal state. In the limit of weak driving the dynamics is equivalent to that of a Dirac particle in 1+1 dimensions. Thus it becomes possible to simulate relativistic effects such as Zitterbewegung and Klein tunneling.

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