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Feedback control in quantum transport

Emary, Clive

Authors

Clive Emary



Abstract

Quantum transport is the study of the motion of electrons through nano-scale structures small enough that quantum effects are important. In this contribution I review recent theoretical proposals to use the techniques of quantum feedback control to manipulate the properties of electron flows and states in quantum-transport devices. Quantum control strategies can be grouped into two broad classes: measurement-based control and coherent control, and both are covered here. I discuss how measurement-based techniques are capable of producing a range of effects, such as noise suppression, stabilisation of nonequillibrium quantum states and the realisation of a nano-electronic Maxwell’s demon. I also describe recent results on coherent transport control and its relation to quantum networks.

Citation

Emary, C. (2016). Feedback control in quantum transport. In Understanding Complex Systems; Control of Self-Organizing Nonlinear Systems (275-287). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-28028-8_14

Online Publication Date Jan 23, 2016
Publication Date Jan 1, 2016
Deposit Date Jun 28, 2018
Electronic ISSN 1860-0840
Pages 275-287
Series Title Understanding complex systems
Book Title Understanding Complex Systems; Control of Self-Organizing Nonlinear Systems
Chapter Number pages 275-287
ISBN 9783319280271; 9783319280288
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-28028-8_14
Keywords Master Equation; Feedback Scheme; Quantum Transport; Coherent Control; Feedback Network
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/898411
Publisher URL https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-3-319-28028-8_14
Contract Date Jan 1, 2016