Bohmian Trajectories for Quantum Information

ORAL

Abstract

Quantum computing relies on qubits and superposition.Bohmian mechanics relies on continuously defined trajectories, rejecting the idea of superposition. Can quantum computers be used to distinguish between Bohmian mechanics and canonicalquantum mechanics? To help answer this question, I study the trajectories of simple harmonic oscillators. I numerically calculate trajectories using Bohm's quantum potential and provide illustrations.

Authors

  • Matthew Lawyer

    Brigham Young University

  • Jean-Francois Van Huele

    Brigham Young University, Brigham Young Univeristy