Low dimensional manifolds for exact representation of open quantum systems

Abstract

Weakly nonlinear degrees of freedom in dissipative quantum systems tend to localize near manifolds of quasi-classical states. We present a family of analytical and computational methods for deriving optimal unitary model transformations based on representations of finite dimensional Lie groups. The transformations are optimal in that they minimize the quantum relative entropy distance between a given state and the quasi-classical manifold. This naturally splits the description of quantum states into quasi-classical coordinates that specify the nearest quasi-classical state and a transformed quantum state that can be represented in fewer basis levels. We derive coupled equations of motion for the coordinates and the transformed state and demonstrate how this can be exploited for efficient numerical simulation. Our optimization objective naturally quantifies the non-classicality of states occurring in some given open system dynamics. This allows us to compare the intrinsic complexity of different open quantum systems.

Added section on semi-classical SR-latch, added summary of method, revised structure of manuscript

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