Improved coherence time of a non-Hermitian qubit in a $\mathcal{PT}$-symmetric Environment

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Main Authors: Duttatreya, Mohanty, Ipsika, Dey, Sanjib
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Published: 2025
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author Duttatreya
Mohanty, Ipsika
Dey, Sanjib
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Mohanty, Ipsika
Dey, Sanjib
contents Quantum computing's potential for exponential speedup is fundamentally limited by decoherence, a phenomenon arising from environmental interactions. Non-Hermitian quantum mechanics, particularly $PT$-symmetric systems, offers a novel framework for extending coherence times. This study examines a qubit's coherence under non-Hermitian $PT$-symmetric dynamics, highlighting significantly enhanced coherence times compared to Hermitian setups. The effect is especially pronounced when both the system and environment exhibit $PT$-symmetry. Interestingly, greater environmental non-Hermiticity correlates with extended coherence, contrary to traditional expectations. These findings point to promising strategies for managing decoherence, which could significantly advance approaches to quantum information processing.
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spellingShingle Improved coherence time of a non-Hermitian qubit in a $\mathcal{PT}$-symmetric Environment
Duttatreya
Mohanty, Ipsika
Dey, Sanjib
Quantum Physics
Mathematical Physics
Quantum computing's potential for exponential speedup is fundamentally limited by decoherence, a phenomenon arising from environmental interactions. Non-Hermitian quantum mechanics, particularly $PT$-symmetric systems, offers a novel framework for extending coherence times. This study examines a qubit's coherence under non-Hermitian $PT$-symmetric dynamics, highlighting significantly enhanced coherence times compared to Hermitian setups. The effect is especially pronounced when both the system and environment exhibit $PT$-symmetry. Interestingly, greater environmental non-Hermiticity correlates with extended coherence, contrary to traditional expectations. These findings point to promising strategies for managing decoherence, which could significantly advance approaches to quantum information processing.
title Improved coherence time of a non-Hermitian qubit in a $\mathcal{PT}$-symmetric Environment
topic Quantum Physics
Mathematical Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.09990