Quantum analogues of dissipative circuit elements

Abstract

Quantum analogues of nondissipative circuit elements, that is, structures which can exist in a superposition of states with different values of inductance or capacitance, are readily realized using, e.g., superconducting qubits. The possibility of the existence of quantum analogues of dissipative circuit elements, which demonstrate superpositions of states with different resistances or memristances, is considered. It is show that this leads to no contradiction with the dissipative character of these elements.