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Simulation of quantum random walks using interference of classical field

H. Jeong, M. Paternostro, M. S. Kim

quant-pharXiv:quant-ph/0305008

Abstract

We suggest a theoretical scheme for the simulation of quantum random walks on a line using beam splitters, phase shifters and photodetectors. Our model enables us to simulate a quantum random walk with use of the wave nature of classical light fields. Furthermore, the proposed set-up allows the analysis of the effects of decoherence. The transition from a pure mean photon-number distribution to a classical one is studied varying the decoherence parameters.

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