Export citation

Export citation

Choose format for download:

Download Citation

    Magnetic tuning of quantum backflow: Schrödinger vs Pauli system

    Tomasz Radożycki*

    • *Contact author: t.radozycki@uksw.edu.pl

    Phys. Rev. A 114, 032216 – Published 22 September, 2026

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/3jq6-ql82

    Abstract

    Probability backflow is investigated for charged spin-1/2 particles in a uniform magnetic field within the lowest-Landau-level approximation. While single-mode Landau states exhibit only weak and nonrobust backflow, it is shown that two-mode interference gives rise to negative probability flux in both the Schrödinger and Pauli formulations. In the Pauli case, orbital and spin contributions to the probability current are explicitly separated, revealing an additional interference mechanism. The external magnetic field is found to act as a tunable control parameter, simultaneously controlling the spatial overlap of orbitals and the spin dynamics. In the two-mode regime, a resonance between orbital mismatch and spin precession leads to an enhancement of backflow. Finite spatial resolution is shown to not suppress the effect within realistic coarse graining. These results establish magnetic-field-controlled quantum backflow in Landau systems as an accessible interference phenomenon.

    Physics Subject Headings (PhySH)

    Authorization Required

    We need you to provide your credentials before accessing this content.

    References (Subscription Required)

    Outline

    Information

    Sign In to Your Journals Account

    Filter

    Filter

    Article Lookup

    Enter a citation