Publication
Title
Gaussian quantum trajectories for the variational simulation of open quantum-optical systems
Author
Abstract
We construct a class of variational methods for the study of open quantum systems based on Gaussian ansatzes for the quantum trajectory formalism. Gaussianity in the conjugate position and momentum quadratures is distinguished from Gaussianity in density and phase. We apply these methods to a driven-dissipative Kerr cavity where we study dephasing and the stationary states throughout the bistability regime. Computational cost proves to be similar to the Truncated Wigner Approximation (TWA) method, with at most quadratic scaling in system size. Meanwhile, strong correspondence with the numerically-exact trajectory description is maintained so that these methods contain more information on the ensemble constitution than TWA and can be more robust.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Applied Sciences. - -
Publication
2018
ISSN
2076-3417
DOI
10.3390/APP8091427
Volume/pages
8 :9 (2018) , 21 p.
Article Reference
1427
ISI
000445760200016
Medium
E-only publicatie
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UAntwerpen
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Research group
Project info
CalcUA as central calculation facility: supporting core facilities.
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Affiliation
Publications with a UAntwerp address
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Web of Science
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Creation 29.10.2018
Last edited 22.01.2024
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