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Computable measures of non-Markovianity for Gaussian free fermion systems

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  • Giuliano Chiriacò

    (Università di Catania
    INFN, Sez. Catania)

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We investigate measures of non-Markovianity in open quantum systems governed by Gaussian free fermionic dynamics. Standard indicators of non-Markovian behavior, such as the BLP and LFS measures, are revisited in this context. We show that for Gaussian states, trace-based distances—specifically the Hilbert–Schmidt norm—and second-order Rényi mutual information can be efficiently expressed in terms of two-point correlation functions, enabling practical computation even in systems where the full-density matrix is intractable. Crucially, this framework remains valid even when the density matrix of the system is an average over stochastic Gaussian trajectories, yielding a non-Gaussian state. We present efficient numerical protocols based on this structure and demonstrate their feasibility through a small-scale simulation. Our approach opens a scalable path to quantifying non-Markovianity in interacting or measured fermionic systems, with applications in quantum information and non-equilibrium quantum dynamics. Graphic Abstract

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  • Giuliano Chiriacò, 2025. "Computable measures of non-Markovianity for Gaussian free fermion systems," The European Physical Journal B: Condensed Matter and Complex Systems, Springer;EDP Sciences, vol. 98(9), pages 1-10, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:eurphb:v:98:y:2025:i:9:d:10.1140_epjb_s10051-025-01055-5
    DOI: 10.1140/epjb/s10051-025-01055-5
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