Control of Quantum Systems: Need suggestions

[vishvendra]

Hello All,

I am new to the field of "Control of Quantum Systems". However the things that I know are: Controlling quantum mechanical systems is a challenging job because if want closed loop (feedback) control and measure the systems's output, the output itself changes (because in quantum mechanical systems, measurement collapses the state of the system in one of its eigen state). So to avoid this difficulty weak measurements are performed etc.

I want to know more about this area. If anyone is familiar with the current research trends in this area and what type of quantum devices, we intend to control, please post. I ll highly thankful.

 

[eljose79]

Hello there,

Thank you for your interest in the field of control of quantum systems. It is indeed a challenging area of research, but also one that holds great potential for advancements in various technologies.

To give you a brief overview, control of quantum systems involves manipulating and guiding the behavior of quantum systems, such as atoms, molecules, and photons, to achieve desired outcomes. This is done through various control techniques, such as electromagnetic fields, laser pulses, and feedback control.

One of the main challenges in this field is the "measurement problem" that you mentioned. As you correctly pointed out, measuring a quantum system can cause the system to collapse into one of its eigen states, making it difficult to observe and control its behavior. To overcome this, scientists have developed techniques such as weak measurements, which involve making minimal disturbances to the system while still obtaining some information about its state.

In terms of current research trends, there is a lot of focus on developing new control techniques and strategies for quantum systems. This includes exploring the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence to optimize control parameters and improve performance. Additionally, there is ongoing research on developing quantum devices, such as quantum computers and sensors, that can be controlled and manipulated for various applications.

I hope this information helps in your understanding of the field. If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask. Best of luck with your research!