Abstract
Recent work has exposed the idea that interesting quantum-like (QL) probability laws, including interference effects, can be manifest in classical systems. Here, we propose a model for QL states and QL bits. We suggest a way that huge, complex systems can host robust states that can process information in a QL fashion. Axioms that such states should satisfy are proposed. Specifically, it is shown that building blocks suited for QL states are networks, possibly very complex, that we defined based on k -regular random graphs. These networks can dynamically encode a lot of information that is distilled into the emergent states we can use for QL processing. Although the emergent states are classical, they have properties analogous to quantum states. Concrete examples of how QL functions are possible are given. The possibility of a 'QL advantage' for computing-type operations and the potential relevance for new kinds of function in the brain are discussed and left as open questions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 20240209 |
Journal | Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences |
Volume | 480 |
Issue number | 2295 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 7 2024 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Mathematics
- General Engineering
- General Physics and Astronomy
Keywords
- coherence
- graph theory
- quantum advantage
- quantum science