Quantum Coherence as a Resource

Alexander Streltsov; Gerardo Adesso; Martin B. Plenio

doi:10.1103/revmodphys.89.041003

Quantum Coherence as a Resource

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The coherent superposition of states, in combination with the quantization of observables, represents one of the most fundamental features that mark the departure of quantum mechanics from the classical realm. Quantum coherence in many-body systems embodies the essence of entanglement and is an essential ingredient for a plethora of physical phenomena in quantum optics, quantum information, solid state physics, and nanoscale thermodynamics. In recent years, research on the presence and functional role of quantum coherence in biological systems has also attracted a considerable interest. Despite the fundamental importance of quantum coherence, the development of a rigorous theory of quantum coherence as a physical resource has only been initiated recently. In this Colloquium we discuss and review the development of this rapidly growing research field that encompasses the characterization, quantification, manipulation, dynamical evolution, and operational application of quantum coherence.

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QUANTUM INFORMATION THEORY

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Category:: Articles
Type:: artykuł w czasopiśmie wyróżnionym w JCR
Published in:: REVIEWS OF MODERN PHYSICS no. 89, pages 1 - 34,
ISSN: 0034-6861
Language:: English
Publication year:: 2017
Bibliographic description:: Streltsov A., Adesso G., Plenio M.: Quantum Coherence as a Resource// REVIEWS OF MODERN PHYSICS. -Vol. 89, (2017), s.1-34
DOI:: Digital Object Identifier (open in new tab) 10.1103/revmodphys.89.041003
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