Krotov: A Python implementation of Krotov’s method for quantum optimal control
Goerz MH, Basilewitsch D, Gago-Encinas F, Krauss MG, Horn KP, Reich DM, Koch CP (2019)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2019
Journal
Book Volume: 7
Article Number: 080
Journal Issue: 6
DOI: 10.21468/SciPostPhys.7.6.080
Abstract
We present a new open-source Python package, krotov, implementing the quantum optimal control method of that name. It allows to determine time-dependent external fields for a wide range of quantum control problems, including state-to-state transfer, quantum gate implementation and optimization towards an arbitrary perfect entangler. Krotov’s method compares to other gradient-based optimization methods such as gradient-ascent and guarantees monotonic convergence for approximately time-continuous control fields. The user-friendly interface allows for combination with other Python packages, and thus high-level customization.
Involved external institutions
United States Army Research Laboratory (ARL)
United States (USA) (US)
Universität Kassel
Germany (DE)
United States (USA) (US)
Universität Kassel
Germany (DE)
How to cite
APA:
Goerz, M.H., Basilewitsch, D., Gago-Encinas, F., Krauss, M.G., Horn, K.P., Reich, D.M., & Koch, C.P. (2019). Krotov: A Python implementation of Krotov’s method for quantum optimal control. SciPost Physics, 7(6). https://doi.org/10.21468/SciPostPhys.7.6.080
MLA:
Goerz, Michael H., et al. "Krotov: A Python implementation of Krotov’s method for quantum optimal control." SciPost Physics 7.6 (2019).
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