Coherent population transfer via state-independent quasi-adiabatic dynamics

TL;DR

This paper introduces a new robust and high-fidelity method for coherent population transfer in quantum systems, inspired by Landau-Zener tunneling, that requires only one control parameter and enhances robustness without sacrificing speed.

Contribution

It presents a novel state-independent quasi-adiabatic approach based on a rigorous adiabatic condition, improving fidelity and robustness over existing methods.

Findings

Demonstrates higher fidelity than other methods

Shows increased robustness without speed loss

Applicable to complex quantum systems

Abstract

High-fidelity and robust coherent population transfer is a major challenge in coherent quantum control. Different from the well known adiabatic condition, we present a rigorous adiabatic condition that is inspired by the idea of the Landau-Zener tunneling. Based on this, we propose a coherent population transfer approach, which just needs only one control parameter and depends on the eigenvalues of the systems. Compared to other approaches, such as fast quasiadiabatic dynamics, shortcut to adiabatic passage, we numerically demonstrate that our approach can provide a more high-fidelity and more robustness coherent population transfer without affecting the speed. In short, our approach opens a new way to further increase the fidelity and the robustness of coherent population transfer. Moreover, it may be generalized to complex quantum systems where the exact expressions of eigenstates are difficult to obtain or the paremeters of systems are difficult to simultaneously drive.