Published January 19, 2024 | Version v1
Journal article

Geometrical optimization of spin clusters for the preservation of quantum coherence

  • 1. Department of Physics, Koç University, 34450 Sarıyer, Istanbul, Türkiye
  • 2. Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Kadir Has University, 34083 Fatih, Istanbul, Türkiye
  • 3. TÜBİTAK Research Institute for Fundamental Sciences, 41470 Gebze, Türkiye
  • 4. Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci University, Tuzla 34956, Istanbul, Türkiye

Description

We investigate the influence of geometry on the preservation of quantum coherence in spin clusters subjected to a thermal environment. Assuming weak interspin coupling, we explore the various buffer network configurations that can be embedded in a plane. Our findings reveal that the connectivity of the buffer network is crucial in determining the preservation duration of quantum coherence in an individual central spin. Specifically, we observe that the maximal planar graph yields the longest preservation time for a given number of buffer spins. Interestingly, our results demonstrate that the preservation time does not consistently increase with an increasing number of buffer spins. Employing a quantum master equation in our simulations, we further demonstrate that a tetrahedral geometry comprising a four-spin buffer network provides optimal protection against environmental effects.

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physical Review A
Journal Volume
109
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
8 pgs.
ISSN
1094-1622

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©2024 American Physical Society
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