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

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2511.09990v1
• Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:24:36 GMT
• Title: Improved coherence time of a non-Hermitian qubit in a $\mathcal{PT}$-symmetric Environment
• Abstract summary: This study examines a qubit's coherence under non-Hermitian $PT$-symmetric dynamics.<n>The effect is especially pronounced when both the system and environment exhibit $PT$-symmetry.<n>These findings point to promising strategies for managing decoherence, which could significantly advance approaches to quantum information processing.
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• Abstract: 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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