Kosloff group
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
- Tracked papers
- 39 (2002–2025)
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Recent papers
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Optimal Control of thermally noisy quantum gates in a multilevel system
Abstract
Quantum systems are inherently sensitive to environmental noise and imperfections in external control fields, which pose a significant challenge for the practical implementation of quantum technologies. These noise sources degrade the fidelity of quantum gates, making their mitigation a key requirement for realizing reliable quantum computing. In this study, we apply Optimal Control Theory (OCT) within a thermodynamically consistent Markovian framework to design high-fidelity quantum gates in the presence of thermal relaxation. Such a description is essential for realistic modeling and optimization of noisy quantum gates in near-term quantum technologies, where strong control fields and thermal environments act simultaneously. Our approach combines OCT with a control-dependent dissipative generator derived from the non-adiabatic master equation framework based on time-dependent invariants of the free evolution. As a result, the driving fields modify both the unitary and dissipative parts of the evolution. We implement the scheme for one- and two-qubit gates embedded in larger Hilbert spaces and compare direct-control and ancilla-assisted architectures. Using logical-subspace-resolved diagnostics, we quantify how the optimized dynamics redistributes the dissipative action between logical and ancillary sectors in the model systems studied here. In particular, we show that ancilla-assisted control can reduce the effective thermal-noise burden on the logical subspace in the relevant parameter regime, while direct control remains the most effective route when available. High-precision propagation of the full open-system dynamics reveals substantial fidelity improvements, in some cases by orders of magnitude, while clarifying the limits of mitigation at large relaxation rates and temperatures.
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Mitigating controller noise in quantum gates using optimal control theory
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All quantum systems are subject to noise from the environment or external controls. This noise is a major obstacle to the realization of quantum technology. For example, noise limits the fidelity of quantum gates. Employing optimal control theory, we study the generation of quantum single and two-qubit gates. Specifically, we explore a Markovian model of phase and amplitude noise, leading to the degradation of the gate fidelity. We show that optimal control with such noise models generates control solutions to mitigate the loss of gate fidelity. The problem is formulated in Liouville space employing an extremely accurate numerical solver and the Krotov algorithm for solving the optimal control equations.
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Inertial geometric quantum logic gates
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We present rapid and robust protocols for STIRAP and quantum logic gates. Our gates are based on geometric phases acquired by instantaneous eigenstates of a slowly accelerating inertial Hamiltonian. To begin, we establish the criteria for inertial evolution and subsequently engineer pulse shapes that fulfill these conditions. These tailored pulses are then used to optimize geometric logic gates. We analyze a realization of our protocols with $^{87}$Rb atoms, resulting in gate fidelity that approaches the current state-of-the-art, with marked improvements in robustness.
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Quantum optimal control in quantum technologies. Strategic report on current status, visions and goals for research in Europe
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Quantum optimal control, a toolbox for devising and implementing the shapes of external fields that accomplish given tasks in the operation of a quantum device in the best way possible, has evolved into one of the cornerstones for enabling quantum technologies. The last few years have seen a rapid evolution and expansion of the field. We review here recent progress in our understanding of the controllability of open quantum systems and in the development and application of quantum control techniques to quantum technologies. We also address key challenges and sketch a roadmap for future developments.
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Controlling the uncontrollable: Quantum control of open system dynamics
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Control of open quantum systems is an essential ingredient to the realization of contemporary quantum science and technology. We demonstrate such control by employing a thermodynamically consistent framework, taking into account the fact that the drive can modify the interaction with environment. Such an effect is incorporated within the dynamical equation, leading to control dependent dissipation, this relation serves as the key element for open system control. Thermodynamics of the control process is reflected by a unidirectional flow of energy to the environment resulting in large entropy production. The control paradigm is displayed by analyzing entropy changing state to state transformations, such as heating and cooling. In addition, the generation of quantum gates under dissipative conditions is demonstrated for both non-unitary reset maps with complete memory loss and a universal set of single and double qubit unitary gates.
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Employing Typicality in Optimal Control Theory
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Controlling the dynamics of quantum systems is a crucial task in quantum science and technology. Obtaining the driving field that transforms the quantum systems to its objective is a typical control task. This task is hard, scaling unfavorably with the size of Hilbert space. To tackle this issue we employ typicality to assist in finding the control field for such systems. To demonstrate the method we choose the control task of cooling the fine structure states of the AlF molecule, from relatively high temperatures which results in large Hilbert space. Using quantum typicality, we demonstrate that we can simulate an ensemble of states, enabling a control task addressing simultaneously many states. We employ this method to find a control field for cooling molecules with large number of internal sates, corresponding to high initial temperatures.
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Controlling the uncontrollable: Quantum control of open system dynamics
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Quantum control of an open system is demonstrated employing a thermodynamically consistent master equation. In this framework, the open system dynamics depend on the control protocol due to the dressing of the system by the drive. This interrelation serves as the key element for control. The influence of the external drive is incorporated within the dynamical equation, enabling an indirect control of the dissipation. The control paradigm is displayed by analyzing entropy changing state to state transformations, heating and cooling N-level systems. Following, we study the generation of quantum non-unitary maps via coherent control. These include both reset maps with complete memory loss and single-qubit unitary maps under dissipative conditions.
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Coherent Control of Ultrafast Bond Making and Subsequent Molecular Dynamics: Demonstration of Final-State Branching Ratio Control
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Quantum coherent control of ultrafast bond making and the subsequent molecular dynamics is crucial for the realization of a new photochemistry, where a shaped laser field is actively driving the chemical system in a coherent way from the thermal initial state of the reactants to the final state of the desired products. We demonstrate here coherent control over the relative yields of Mg$_2$ molecules that are generated via photoassociation and subsequently photodriven into different groups of final states. The strong-field process involves non-resonant multiphoton femtosecond photoassociation of a pair of thermally hot magnesium atoms into a bound Mg$_{2}$ molecule and subsequent molecular dynamics on electronically excited states. The branching-ratio control is achieved with linearly chirped laser pulses, utilizing the different chirp dependence that various groups of final molecular states display for their post-pulse population. Our study establishes the feasibility of high degree coherent control over quantum molecular dynamics that is initiated by femtosecond photoassociation of thermal atoms.
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Fast Route to Thermalization
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We present a control scheme for quantum systems coupled to a thermal bath. We demonstrate state-to-state control between two Gibbs states. This scheme can be used to accelerate thermalization and cool the open system. Starting from a microscopic description, we derive the reduced system dynamics, leading to a non-adiabatic master equation. The equation contains non-trivial effects due to the non-adiabatic driving and bath interaction. These special features enable controlling the open system and accelerating the entropy changes. For a two-level system model, we obtain a general solution and introduce a reverse-engineering scheme for control. The control problem is analyzed in the context of the theory of quantum control and the accompanying thermodynamic cost.
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Optimization of high-order harmonic generation by optimal control theory: Ascending a functional landscape in extreme conditions
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A theoretical optimization method of high-harmonic-generation (HHG) is developed in the framework of optimal-control-theory (OCT). The target of optimization is the emission radiation of a particular frequency. The OCT formulation includes restrictions on the frequency band of the driving pulse, the permanent ionization probability and the total energy of the driving pulse. The optimization task requires a highly accurate simulation of the dynamics. Absorbing boundary conditions are employed, where a complex-absorbing-potential is constructed by an optimization scheme for maximization of the absorption. A new highly accurate propagation scheme is employed, which can address explicit time dependence of the driving as well as a non-Hermitian Hamiltonian. The optimization process is performed by a second-order gradient scheme. The method is applied to a simple one-dimensional model system. The results demonstrate a significant enhancement of selected harmonics, with minimized total energy of the driving pulse and controlled permanent ionization probability. A successful enhancement of an even harmonic emission is also demonstrated.