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Title: Exponential of a matrix, a nonlinear problem, and quantum gates

Journal Article · · Journal of Mathematical Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4905382· OSTI ID:22403084
 [1];  [2]
  1. International School for Scientific Computing, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park 2006 (South Africa)
  2. Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of South Africa, Johannesburg (South Africa)

We describe solutions of the matrix equation exp(z(A − I{sub n})) = A, where z ∈ ℂ. Applications in quantum computing are given. Both normal and non-normal matrices are studied. For normal matrices, the Lambert W-function plays a central role.

OSTI ID:
22403084
Journal Information:
Journal of Mathematical Physics, Vol. 56, Issue 1; Other Information: (c) 2015 AIP Publishing LLC; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0022-2488
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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