Open quantum random walks formulated with quantum Bernoulli noises
Abstract
Quantum Bernoulli noises (QBN) are the family of annihilation and creation operators acting on Bernoulli functionals, which satisfy a canonical anti-commutation relation (CAR) in equal time. This paper introduces a new type of fermionic open quantum random walk by formulating it with QBN on single-excitation subspaces. Within this framework, we establish a rigorous criterion for irreducibility, which requires the conjunction of strong graph connectivity, algebraic irreducibility of the transition operators and nonvanishing transition amplitudes. For finite irreducible walks, we prove convergence to a unique invariant state and establish strong convergence under the additional condition of aperiodicity. The theoretical framework is validated through a comprehensive two-node example, which illustrates both the convergence behavior and the intrinsic quantum features of the model.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Quantum Mechanics and Applications
Quantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture
Stochastic processes and statistical mechanics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Modern Physics A
- Volume
- 41
- Issue
- 09
- Publication date
- 25 February 2026
- Language
- EN