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We study the dynamics of two entangled atoms interacting with a common structured reservoir. By means of the exact solution of atomic dynamics, we show a novel quantum interference controlled by the relative phase of initial entangled state of the atoms. The quantum interference has a great influence on trapped excited-state population and stationary entanglement of the atoms. In particular, we construct an explicit condition under which atomic stationary entanglement can grow over their initial value.
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Man, Z., Su, F. & Xia, Y. Stationary entanglement of two atoms in a common reservoir. Chin. Sci. Bull. 58, 2423–2429 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11434-013-5898-8
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