Quantum random walks

Y. Aharonov*, L. Davidovich, N. Zagury

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Abstract

We introduce the concept of quantum random walk, and show that due to quantum interference effects the average path length can be much larger than the maximum allowed path in the corresponding classical random walk. A quantum-optics application is described.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1687-1690
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical Review A
Volume48
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1993
Externally publishedYes

Funding

FundersFunder number
Not added8807812

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