Quantum lattice representation for the curl equations of Maxwell equations. Issue 1 (1st February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vahala, George; Hawthorne, John; Vahala, Linda; Ram, Abhay K.; Soe, Min
• Is Part Of: Radiation effects and defects in solids. Volume 177:Issue 1/2(2022)
• Page Start: 85
• Page End: 94
• Publication Date: 2022-02-01
• Subjects: Quantum lattice gas -- qubits -- Maxwell equations -- curl equations; Radiation chemistry -- Periodicals; Crystals -- Defects -- Periodicals; Crystal lattices -- Periodicals; 530.416
• DOI: 10.1080/10420150.2022.2049784
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1042-0150

Abstract

Abstract : A quantum lattice representation (QLA) is devised for the initial value problem of one-dimensional (1D) propagation of an electromagnetic disturbance in a scalar dielectric medium satisfying directly only the two curl equations of Maxwell. It si found that only 4 qubits/node are required. The collision, streaming, and potential operators are determined so as to recover the two curl equations to second order. Both polarizations are considered.