Optimal control of quantum spin systems with non-zero impulsive control costs

Srinivas Sridharan*

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    Abstract

    This article introduces a generalization of problems in the domain of the optimal control of quantum systems viz. costs imposed on impulsive and bounded controls for quantum spin systems with drift. The dynamic programming approach from optimal control is used to analyze the former, and the discontinuous nature of the optimal cost function is used to motivate the need for an interpretation in terms of discontinuous viscosity solutions. Approximate solutions to example problems on a one qbit system are obtained using a value iteration approach in order to observe the effect of changes in the cost of impulses on the associated optimal cost function.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 18th IFAC World Congress
    PublisherIFAC Secretariat
    Pages8052-8057
    Number of pages6
    Edition1 PART 1
    ISBN (Print)9783902661937
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2011

    Publication series

    NameIFAC Proceedings Volumes (IFAC-PapersOnline)
    Number1 PART 1
    Volume44
    ISSN (Print)1474-6670

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