Quantum backflow for two identical particles

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2412.07898v1
• Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:10:31 GMT
• Title: Quantum backflow for two identical particles
• Authors: Maximilien Barbier, Arseni Goussev,
• Abstract summary: We investigate the influence of quantum statistics on the maximal backflow attainable for two identical particles confined to a ring. Our findings suggest that any future experimental realization of quantum backflow should prioritize systems involving bosons rather than fermions.
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• Abstract: Quantum mechanics introduces the possibility for particles to move in a direction opposite to their momentum -- a counter-intuitive and classically impossible phenomenon known as quantum backflow. The magnitude of this effect is relatively small, making its experimental observation, which has yet to be achieved, particularly challenging. Here, we investigate the influence of quantum statistics on the maximal backflow attainable for two identical particles confined to a ring. Notably, we demonstrate that the fermionic statistics significantly impedes quantum backflow compared to the bosonic statistics. Our findings suggest that any future experimental realization of quantum backflow should prioritize systems involving bosons rather than fermions.

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