EXACT SOLUTION FOR A QUANTUM SIR MODEL
Abstract Based on the classical continuous system initially proposed by Bailey in 1975, we present a novel Susceptible–Infected–Removed (SIR) model defined in quantum time, where the temporal evolution is governed by a non-uniform time grid. An explicit analytical solution is derived, and the long-term behavior of the susceptible, infected, and removed individuals is analyzed. Moreover, we prove the model preserves dynamic consistency with its continuous counterpart, as evidenced by the non-negativity of solutions and their corresponding qualitative agreement with the continuous dynamics. All results are further supported by illustrative examples.
Authors
- Sandra Vaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1507-2272)
- Delfim F. M. Torres (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8641-2505)
- Márcia Lemos-Silva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5466-0504)
Institutions
- University of Beira Interior (PT)
- University of Aveiro (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Mathematical Sciences
- Published
- 2026-01-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10958-025-08181-6
- Primary Topic
- Quantum Mechanics and Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universidade de Aveiro
- Universidade da Beira Interior
- Center for Research and Development in Mathematics and Applications
- Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia