Phys. Rev. A 66, 052319 (2002) [8 pages]Quantum walks in optical latticesReceived 24 July 2002; published 22 November 2002 We propose an experimental realization of discrete quantum walks using neutral atoms trapped in optical lattices. The quantum walk is taking place in position space and experimental implementation with present-day technology—even using existing setups—seems feasible. We analyze the influence of possible imperfections in the experiment and investigate the transition from a quantum walk to the classical random walk for increasing errors and decoherence. © 2002 The American Physical Society URL:
http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/PhysRevA.66.052319
DOI:
10.1103/PhysRevA.66.052319
PACS:
03.67.Lx, 32.80.Pj
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