中国物理B ›› 2023, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (11): 110304-110304.doi: 10.1088/1674-1056/acfa85

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The application of quantum coherence as a resource

Si-Yuan Liu(刘思远)1,2 and Heng Fan(范桁)3,4,5,6,†   

  1. 1 Institute of Modern Physics, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, China;
    2 Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Theoretical Physics Frontiers, Xi'an 710127, China;
    3 Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China;
    4 School of Physical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China;
    5 CAS Center for Excellence in Topological Quantum Computation, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China;
    6 Beijing Academy of Quantum Information Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
  • 收稿日期:2023-06-26 修回日期:2023-09-07 接受日期:2023-09-18 出版日期:2023-10-16 发布日期:2023-11-03
  • 通讯作者: Heng Fan E-mail:hfan@iphy.ac.cn
  • 基金资助:
    Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 12175179), the Peng Huaiwu Center for Fundamental Theory (Grant No. 12247103), and the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi Province (Grant Nos. 2021JCW-19 and 2019JQ-863).

The application of quantum coherence as a resource

Si-Yuan Liu(刘思远)1,2 and Heng Fan(范桁)3,4,5,6,†   

  1. 1 Institute of Modern Physics, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, China;
    2 Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Theoretical Physics Frontiers, Xi'an 710127, China;
    3 Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China;
    4 School of Physical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China;
    5 CAS Center for Excellence in Topological Quantum Computation, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China;
    6 Beijing Academy of Quantum Information Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
  • Received:2023-06-26 Revised:2023-09-07 Accepted:2023-09-18 Online:2023-10-16 Published:2023-11-03
  • Contact: Heng Fan E-mail:hfan@iphy.ac.cn
  • Supported by:
    Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 12175179), the Peng Huaiwu Center for Fundamental Theory (Grant No. 12247103), and the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi Province (Grant Nos. 2021JCW-19 and 2019JQ-863).

摘要: Quantum coherence is a basic concept in quantum mechanics, representing one of the most fundamental characteristics that distinguishes quantum mechanics from classical physics. Quantum coherence is the basis for multi-particle interference and quantum entanglement. It is also the essential ingredient for various physical phenomena in quantum optics, quantum information, etc. In recent years, with the proposal of a quantum coherence measurement scheme based on a resource theory framework, quantum coherence as a quantum resource has been extensively investigated. This article reviews the resource theories of quantum coherence and introduces the important applications of quantum coherence in quantum computing, quantum information, and interdisciplinary fields, particularly in quantum thermodynamics and quantum biology. Quantum coherence and its applications are still being explored and developed. We hope this review can provide inspiration for relevant research.

关键词: quantum coherence, quantum computing, quantum information, quantum thermodynamics, quantum biology

Abstract: Quantum coherence is a basic concept in quantum mechanics, representing one of the most fundamental characteristics that distinguishes quantum mechanics from classical physics. Quantum coherence is the basis for multi-particle interference and quantum entanglement. It is also the essential ingredient for various physical phenomena in quantum optics, quantum information, etc. In recent years, with the proposal of a quantum coherence measurement scheme based on a resource theory framework, quantum coherence as a quantum resource has been extensively investigated. This article reviews the resource theories of quantum coherence and introduces the important applications of quantum coherence in quantum computing, quantum information, and interdisciplinary fields, particularly in quantum thermodynamics and quantum biology. Quantum coherence and its applications are still being explored and developed. We hope this review can provide inspiration for relevant research.

Key words: quantum coherence, quantum computing, quantum information, quantum thermodynamics, quantum biology

中图分类号:  (Quantum information)

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34.80.Pa (Coherence and correlation) 03.67.Ac (Quantum algorithms, protocols, and simulations) 03.67.Lx (Quantum computation architectures and implementations)