Topology by dissipation in atomic quantum wires

By S. Diehl, E. Rico, Mikhail A. Baranov, Peter Zoller. 2011

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So-called topological properties can make quantum systems robust to a wide class of microscopic perturbations. Theoretical work now shows that topological features and phenomena occur not only in closed systems, but also in open quantum systems with appropriately engineered dissipation.

Subfields: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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