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Shortcut to Adiabaticity in Classical and Quantum Systems

A special issue of Entropy (ISSN 1099-4300). This special issue belongs to the section "Thermodynamics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 2826

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Jing Li

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1. School of Physical Science and Technology, Nantong University, Nantong 226000, China
2. School of Physics, University College Cork, T12 K8AF Cork, Ireland
Interests: shortcuts to adiabaticity; quantum control; quantum many-body systems
Dr. Andreas Ruschhaupt

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Department of Physics, University College Cork, T12 YN60 Cork, Ireland
Interests: quantum control; shortcuts to adiabaticity; quantum optics; time in quantum mechanics
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Dear Colleagues,

We are seeking contributions to our Special Issue that explore innovative strategies for achieving shortcuts to adiabaticity (STA) in both classical and quantum systems. As traditional adiabatic processes can be time-consuming, STA schemes provide pathways to accelerate transitions while minimizing energy losses and decoherence effects. We aim to highlight recent advancements in enhanced-STA methodologies that leverage novel theoretical frameworks, experimental techniques, and the integration of machine learning for optimal quantum control.

Potential topics include experimental implementations of STA schemes in atomic state population transfer and molecular manipulation, as well as advancements in manipulating external fields to achieve desired quantum states efficiently. Furthermore, contributions discussing the intersection of quantum heat engines and quantum thermodynamics in the context of STA are particularly encouraged.

Authors are invited to submit original research articles, reviews, and theoretical insights that address these themes, fostering a deeper understanding and broader application of STA. This Special Issue aims to serve as a comprehensive resource for researchers looking to advance the field and to stimulate dialogue on current trends and future directions in adiabatic processes.

Dr. Jing Li
Dr. Andreas Ruschhaupt
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • shortcuts to adiabaticity (STA) schemes
  • enhanced-STA schemes
  • experimental implementation of STA schemes
  • machine learning for quantum control
  • atomic state population transfer
  • molecular manipulation
  • manipulation of external fields
  • quantum heat engines
  • quantum thermodynamics

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STA-Mediated Interferometry with a Single Trapped Particle
by Alvaro Rodriguez-Prieto, Sofía Martínez-Garaot and Ion Lizuain
Entropy 2026, 28(3), 267; https://doi.org/10.3390/e28030267 - 28 Feb 2026
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We reviewand update schemes for different measurements using STA-mediated guided interferometry with a single trapped particle. STA stands for “shortcuts to adiabaticity”, a set of techniques to achieve the results of adiabatic dynamics in shorter times. In the first scheme we presented a [...] Read more.
We reviewand update schemes for different measurements using STA-mediated guided interferometry with a single trapped particle. STA stands for “shortcuts to adiabaticity”, a set of techniques to achieve the results of adiabatic dynamics in shorter times. In the first scheme we presented a protocol aimed at detecting weak unknown forces. It consisted of a single ion trapped in a harmonic potential and driven by time-and-spin-dependent forces generated via off-resonant lasers. Our approach provided stability and the independence of the results on the motional states for the small-oscillations regime. We could, also, design faster-than-adiabatic processes with sensitivity control. However, it required a rotation of the trapping potential at the moment the experiment starts. A much more practical and broadly applicable design was then developed, where no rotation is involved. Here, a single atom is driven by two moving spin-dependent trapping potentials where we guide the arms of the interferometer via shortcuts to adiabatic paths. In this paper, in addition to a brief review of these two previous proposals, we revisit the first scheme and present a new protocol where the spin-dependent driving force is generated via a “shaken” optical lattice. This opens the possibility for additional interferometric measurements beyond an unknown force, for example, the mass of the trapped ion, while still preserving the advantages of the previously proposed method. Full article
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The Realization of One-to-Two-Port Beam Division in a Five-Channel Acoustic System
by Rui Wang, Zhicheng Xu, Shuai Tang, Wencong Zhang, Jiabin Hou, Haipeng Cui and Yang Liu
Entropy 2025, 27(9), 949; https://doi.org/10.3390/e27090949 - 12 Sep 2025
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In this work, one-to-two-port beam division is achieved in a five-channel acoustic system. The adjacent composing channels are connected by space-varying air slits, thus realizing quantum-like adiabatic energy transfer. Equal-weight beam splitting with opposite phases from two different output ports is obtained in [...] Read more.
In this work, one-to-two-port beam division is achieved in a five-channel acoustic system. The adjacent composing channels are connected by space-varying air slits, thus realizing quantum-like adiabatic energy transfer. Equal-weight beam splitting with opposite phases from two different output ports is obtained in a broadband signal of 6 kHz-10.5 kHz. In addition, owing to the existence of distinct evolution paths, one-way beam division is exhibited when a certain loss is evenly exerted inside the system. Furthermore, one-to-m-port beam division can also be achieved by extending the composing channels, thus making it possible to construct an asymmetric acoustic beam splitter. The simulated results verify that the incident waves can be split into opposite directions unidirectionally, which may have potential applications in concealed information transmission and eavesdropping. Full article
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Fast and Robust Optical Cooling via Shortcut to Adiabaticity
by Zhiyu Wang and Jie Lu
Entropy 2025, 27(8), 851; https://doi.org/10.3390/e27080851 - 11 Aug 2025
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Optical cooling is a key technique for preparing ultracold atoms in quantum technologies and precision experiments. We employ shortcut-to-adiabaticity (STA) techniques to accelerate and stabilize laser-based atomic cooling protocols. This approach improves the performance of conventional adiabatic momentum transfer schemes by addressing key [...] Read more.
Optical cooling is a key technique for preparing ultracold atoms in quantum technologies and precision experiments. We employ shortcut-to-adiabaticity (STA) techniques to accelerate and stabilize laser-based atomic cooling protocols. This approach improves the performance of conventional adiabatic momentum transfer schemes by addressing key limitations such as Doppler shifts, laser intensity fluctuations, and spontaneous emission. We first examine two- and three-level atomic systems subjected to counter-propagating laser pulses that induce momentum reduction through photon recoil. STA methods are then employed to construct pulse sequences that are robust against detuning errors and amplitude noise, outperforming standard π-pulse schemes in resilience. Meanwhile, we analyze the dissipative dynamics during the momentum transfer and demonstrate the superiority of the STA protocol in enhancing momentum transfer efficiency via accelerated control. The results demonstrate that STA can significantly improve both the efficiency and robustness of cooling. These findings have implications for applications in atomic physics, quantum information processing, and precision metrology. Full article
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