Quantifying Superpositions Between Quantum Evolutions
arXiv:1809.02578 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevA.100.042307
Abstract
Quantum mechanics allows coherent superposition between different states of matter. This quality is responsible for major non-classical phenomena that occur in quantum systems. Beyond states, coherent superpositions are also possible between quantum evolutions. We characterize such superpositions here. A resource theoretic framework is developed to quantify superposition present in an arbitrary quantum evolution. In addition to characterization, the framework considers superposition as a quantum resource. This resource can be exploited to perform certain quantum tasks that are otherwise impossible. We identify maximally resourceful evolutions and demonstrate how these could enable one to implement arbitrary quantum operations and super-operations. We also discuss the roles of superposition to exhibit non-classical behaviors present in evolutions, for example, a-causality, temporal Bell correlations, and indefinite temporal and causal orders.
arXiv commentAccepted for publication in Phys. Rev. A
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