%0 Journal Article %A Luis Aina, Alfredo %T Quantum-state preparation and control via the Zeno effect %D 2001 %@ 1050-2947 %U https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/59682 %X We present different schemes for preparing and maintaining the quantum state of multilevel systems. This is achieved via a suitable combination of coherent trapping and the Zeno effect which serves to protect the prepared state against undesired jumps to other states. %~