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Directions in the Theory of Quantum Control

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We survey a number of directions in the current research on the control of finite dimensional bilinear quantum systems. We describe the model as well as the role of Lie algebra theory in determining controllability properties. We also discuss techniques for constructive controllability of these systems.

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  1. Department of Mathematics, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011, USA

    Domenico D’Alessandro

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  1. Dip. di Ingegneria dell’Automazione e dei Sistemi (DIAS), Università di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, 90128, Palermo, Italy

    Laura Giarré

  2. Dept. of Mechanical and Environmental Engineering, University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB), 93106, Santa Barbara, CA, USA

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D’Alessandro, D. (2003). Directions in the Theory of Quantum Control. In: Giarré, L., Bamieh, B. (eds) Multidisciplinary Research in Control. Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences, vol 289. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-36589-3_6

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