Werner States Research Articles

Analytic expressions of quantum correlations in qutrit Werner states

Quantum correlations in qutrit Werner states are extensively investigated with five popular methods, namely, original quantum discord (OQD) (Ollivier and Zurek in Phys Rev Lett 88:017901, 2001), measurement-induced disturbance (MID) (Luo in Phys Rev A 77:022301, 2008), ameliorated MID (AMID) (Girolami et al. in J Phys A Math Theor 44:352002, 2011), relative entropy (RE) (Modi et al. in Phys Rev Lett 104:080501, 2010) and geometric discord (GD) (Dakic et al. in Phys Rev Lett 105:190502, 2010). Two different analytic expressions of quantum correlations are derived. Quantum correlations captured by the former four methods are same and bigger than those obtained via the GD method. Nonetheless, they all qualitatively characterize quantum correlations in the concerned states. Moreover, as same as the qubit case, there exist quantum correlations in separable qutrit Werner states, too.

Quantifying nonclassicality: Global impact of local unitary evolutions

We show that only those composite quantum systems possessing nonvanishing quantum correlations have the property that any nontrivial local unitary evolution changes their global state. We derive the exact relation between the global state change induced by local unitary evolutions and the amount of quantum correlations. We prove that the minimal change coincides with the geometric measure of discord (defined via the Hilbert- Schmidt norm), thus providing the latter with an operational interpretation in terms of the capability of a local unitary dynamics to modify a global state. We establish that two-qubit Werner states are maximally quantum correlated, and are thus the ones that maximize this type of global quantum effect. Finally, we show that similar results hold when replacing the Hilbert-Schmidt norm with the trace norm.

Operational meaning of discord in terms of teleportation fidelity

Quantum discord is a prominent measure of quantum correlations, playing an important role in expanding its horizon beyond entanglement. Here we provide an operational meaning of (geometric) discord, which quantifies the amount of non-classical correlation of an arbitrary quantum system in terms of its minimal distance from the set of classical states, in terms of teleportation fidelity for general two qubit and $d \otimes d$ dimensional isotropic and Werner states. A critical value of the discord is found beyond which the two qubit state must violate the Bell inequality. This is illustrated by an open system model of a dissipative two qubit. For the $d \otimes d$ dimensional states the lower bound of discord is shown to be obtainable from an experimentally measurable witness operator.

QUENCHING DYNAMICS AND QUANTUM INFORMATION

We review recent studies on the measures of zero temperature quantum correlations namely, the quantum entanglement (concurrence) and discord present in the final state of a transverse XY spin chain following a quench through quantum critical points; the aim of these studies is to explore the scaling of the above quantities as a function of the quench rate. A comparative study between the concurrence and the quantum discord shows that their behavior is qualitatively the same though there are quantitative differences. For the present model, the scaling of both the quantities are given by the scaling of the density of the defect present in the final state though one cannot find a closed form expression for the discord. We also extend our study of quantum discord to a transverse Ising chain in the presence of a three spin interaction. Finally, we present a study of the dynamical evolution of quantum discord and concurrence when two central qubits, initially prepared in a Werner state, are coupled to the environmental XY spin chain which is driven through quantum critical points. The qualitative behavior of quantum discord and concurrence are found to be similar as that of the decoherence factor.

Influence of the phase damping for two-qubits system in the dispersive reservoir

An analytical solution of the master equation for two qubits-field system in the dispersive reservoir are investigated, the qubits are initially in werner states. Under the influence of the damping we investigate the quantum correlation in a two-qubit based on measurement-induced disturbance (MID). We compare MID and entanglement measured by negativity and illustrate their different characteristics. We find the effect of damping on MID is weaker than negativity. Negativity will experience a sudden transition but this will not happen for MID.

Quantifying nonclassicality with local unitary operations

We propose a measure of nonclassical correlations in bipartite quantum states based on local unitary operations. We prove that the measure is nonzero if and only if the quantum discord is nonzero; this is achieved via a new characterization of zero discord states in terms of the state's correlation matrix. Moreover, our scheme can be extended to ensure that the same relationship holds even with a generalized version of quantum discord in which higher-rank projective measurements are allowed. We next derive a closed-form expression for our scheme in the cases of Werner states and $(2\ifmmode\times\else\texttimes\fi{}N)$-dimensional systems. The latter reveals that for $(2\ifmmode\times\else\texttimes\fi{}N)$-dimensional states, our measure reduces to the geometric discord [Daki\ifmmode \acute{c}\else \'{c}\fi{} et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 105, 190502 (2010)]. A connection to the Clauser-Horne-Shimony-Holt inequality is shown. We close with a characterization of all maximally nonclassical, yet separable, $(2\ifmmode\times\else\texttimes\fi{}N)$-dimensional states of rank at most 2 (with respect to our measure).

Some Properties of D-Concurrence

In this note, we give a new lower bound for the concurrence, which is related to D-concurrence. For the Werner states, we compare that this D-concurrence bound with the other known bound. In addition, some of new upper and lower bounds of D-concurrence are given.

Entanglement is not a lower bound for geometric discord

We show that partial transposition of any $2\otimes n$ state can have at most $(n-1)$ number of negative eigenvalues. This extends a decade old result of $2\otimes 2$ case by Sanpera et al [Phys. Rev. A {\bf 58}, 826 (1998)]. We then apply this result to critically assess an important conjecture recently made in [Phys. Rev. A {\bf 84}, 052110 (2011)], namely, the (normalized) geometric discord should always be lower bounded by squared negativity. This conjecture has strengthened the common belief that measures of generic quantum correlations should be more than those of entanglement. Our analysis shows that unfortunately this is not the case and we give several counterexamples to this conjecture. All the examples considered here are in finite dimensions. Surprisingly, there are counterexamples in $2\otimes n$ for any $n>2$. Coincidentally, it appears that the $4\otimes 4$ Werner state, when seen as a $2\otimes 8$ dimensional state, also violates the conjecture. This result contributes significantly to the negative side of the current ongoing debates on the defining notion of geometric discord as a good measure of generic correlations.

Quantum correlations in high-dimensional states of high symmetry

In this article, we investigate how quantum correlations behave for the so-called Werner and pseudo-pure families of states. The latter refers to states formed by mixing any pure state with the totally mixed state. We derive closed expressions for the Quantum Discord (QD) and the Relative Entropy of Quantumness (REQ) for these families of states. For Werner states, the classical correlations are seen to vanish in high dimensions while the amount of quantum correlations remain bounded and become independent of whether or not the the state is entangled. For pseudo-pure states, nearly the opposite effect is observed with both the quantum and classical correlations growing without bound as the dimension increases and only as the system becomes more entangled. Finally, we verify that pseudo-pure states satisfy the conjecture of [\textit{Phys. Rev. A} \textbf{84}, 052110 (2011)] which says that the Geometric Measure of Discord (GD) always upper bounds the squared Negativity of the state.

Entanglement detection using majorization uncertainty bounds

Entanglement detection criteria are developed within the framework of the majorization formulation of uncertainty. The primary results are two theorems asserting linear and nonlinear separability criteria based on majorization relations, the violation of which would imply entanglement. Corollaries to these theorems yield infinite sets of scalar entanglement detection criteria based on quasi-entropic measures of disorder. Examples are analyzed to probe the efficacy of the derived criteria in detecting the entanglement of bipartite Werner states. Characteristics of the majorization relation as a comparator of disorder uniquely suited to information-theoretical applications are emphasized throughout.

MULTI-QUBIT TRIGONOMETRIC STATES AND ENTANGLEMENT MONOTONES

The formalism of functions of commuting nilpotent variables allows to describe multi-qubit pure states and their entanglement. The family of states defined by the generalized trigonometric η-functions is specially interesting from mathematical and physical point of view (it covers the set of physically interesting states, including: Werner states, cluster Werner states, GHZ states etc.). We analyze the behavior of two recently proposed symmetric entanglement monotones on the trigonometric states.

QUANTUM DISCORD FOR MULTIPARTITE COHERENT STATES INTERPOLATING BETWEEN WERNER AND GREENBERGER–HORNE–ZEILINGER STATES

The quantum discord is used as measure of quantum correlations for two families of multipartite coherent states. The first family interpolates between generalized GHZ states and generalized Werner states. The second one is an interpolation between generalized GHZ and the ground state of the multipartite quantum system. Two inequivalent ways to split the system in a pair of qubits are introduced. The explicit expressions of quantum quantum discord in multipartite coherent states are derived. Its evaluation uses the Koashi–Winter relation in optimizing the conditional entropy. The temporal evolution of quantum correlations (quantum discord and entanglement) is also discussed.

Evolution of quantum discord and its stability in two-qubit NMR systems

We investigate evolution of quantum correlations in ensembles of two-qubit nuclear spin systems via nuclear magnetic resonance techniques. We use discord as a measure of quantum correlations and the Werner state as an explicit example. We first introduce different ways of measuring discord and geometric discord in two-qubit systems and then describe the following experimental studies: (a) We quantitatively measure discord for Werner-like states prepared using an entangling pulse sequence. An initial thermal state with zero discord is gradually and periodically transformed into a mixed state with maximum discord. The experimental and simulated behavior of rise and fall of discord agree fairly well. (b) We examine the efficiency of dynamical decoupling sequences in preserving quantum correlations. In our experimental setup, the dynamical decoupling sequences preserved the traceless parts of the density matrices at high fidelity. But they could not maintain the purity of the quantum states and so were unable to keep the discord from decaying. (c) We observe the evolution of discord for a singlet-triplet mixed state during a radio-frequency spin-lock. A simple relaxation model describes the evolution of discord, and the accompanying evolution of fidelity of the long-lived singlet state, reasonably well.

Quantifying Tripartite Entanglement of Three-Qubit Generalized Werner States

Multipartite entanglement is a key concept in quantum mechanics for which, despite the experimental progress in entangling three or more quantum devices, there is still no general quantitative theory that exists. In order to characterize the robustness of multipartite entanglement, one often employs generalized Werner states, that is, mixtures of a Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger (GHZ) state and the completely unpolarized state. While two-qubit Werner states have been instrumental for various important advancements in quantum information, as of now there is no quantitative account for such states of more than two qubits. By using the GHZ symmetry introduced recently, we find exact results for tripartite entanglement in three-qubit generalized Werner states and, moreover, the entire family of full-rank mixed states that share the same symmetries.

15-μm band polarization entangled photon-pair source with variable Bell states

In this paper we report a polarization-entangled photon-pair source in a 1.5-μm band which can generate arbitrary entangled states including four maximum entangled states (Bell states) by using cascaded optical second nonlinearities (second-harmonic generation and the following spontaneous parametric down conversion) in a periodically poled LiNbO(3) (PPLN) ridge-waveguide device. Exchange among the Bell states was achieved by using an optical phase bias compensator (OPBC) in a Sagnac loop interferometer and a half-wave plate outside the loop for polarization conversion. Quantitative evaluation was made on the performance of the photon-pair source through the experiments of two-photon interferences, quantum state tomography, and test of violation of Bell inequality. We observed high visibilities of 96%, fidelities of 97%, and 2.71 of the S parameter in inequality of Clauser, Horne, Shimony, and Holt (CHSH). The experimental values, including peak coincidence counts in the two-photon interference (approximately 170 counts per second), remained almost unchanged in despite of the exchange among the Bell states. They were also in good agreement with the theoretical assumption from the mean number of the photon-pairs under the test (0.04 per pulse). More detailed experimental studies on the dependence of the mean number of the photon-pairs revealed that the quantum states were well understood as the Werner state.

Connections of Coherent Information, Quantum Discord, and Entanglement

For a pure non-markovian dephasing model we derive analytic expressions of coherent information, quantum discord, and entanglement. We find that for the cases of the initial Werner states, the dynamical behavior of coherent information is similar to that of quantum discord but different from that of entanglement. Coherent information, as well as quantum discord, can reveal the quantum correlations in some mixed-states, in which the entanglement is zero.

Dynamics of quantum discord in the purification process

We investigate the dynamics of quantum discord during the purification process. In the case of Werner states, it is shown that quantum discord is increased after a round of purification protocol. Furthermore, quantum mutual information and classical correlation is also increased during this process. We also give an analytic expression for a class of higher dimensional states which have additive quantum discord.

Distinguishing classical correlations from quantum correlations

The aim of this paper is to distinguish classical correlations from quantum ones. First, a new characterization of a classical correlated (CC) state is established. Corresponding results for the left and right classical correlations are also obtained. Second, a sufficient and necessary condition for a convex combination of two CC states to be CC is given. It is proved that the set CC of all CC states on is a perfect, nowhere dense and compact subset of the metric space of all states (density operators) on . Based on our new characterization of CC states, a quantity Q(ρ) is associated with a state ρ. It is shown that a state ρ is CC if and only if Q(ρ) = 0. In particular, we prove that the Werner state Wλ in a two-qubit system with a single real parameter λ is CC if and only if λ = 0.25.

Quantifying correlations via the Wigner-Yanase skew information

In order to quantify the information content of quantum states in the presence of conserved quantities, Wigner and Yanase introduced the notion of skew information [Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 49, 910, (1963)], which was later identified as a paradigmatic version of quantum Fisher information. The skew information is quite different from, yet deeply connected with, the ubiquitous quantum entropies and has important applications in quantum theory. In this paper, pursuing further the original idea of Wigner and Yanase, we propose a measure for correlations in terms of the skew information, investigate its fundamental properties, and elucidate its characteristics. An appealing feature of this measure for correlations is that its evaluation does not involve any optimization, in sharp contrast to the entanglement and discord measures, and can be straightforwardly calculated. In particular, the algorithm and explicit formulas for general bipartite states are prescribed, and simple analytical expressions for some special states, including arbitrary bipartite pure states, the Bell-diagonal states, and some highly symmetric states such as the Werner states and the isotropic states, are obtained.

Possibility of entanglement transfer in a uniform electric field

By using the Rashba Hamiltonian, the evolution of entanglement of two spin-$\frac{1}{2}$ charged particles in a homogeneous electric field is investigated. It is shown that Bell states become disentangled within finite time and there exist unentangled spin states that stay unentangled during evolution. The correlations among spin-spin, momentum-momentum, and spin-momentum entanglements are discussed in detail. Moreover, a state is constructed to illustrate the fact that spin-momentum entanglement is solely a dynamical effect that can arise without any entanglement of the other degree of freedom. The results are also extended to the mixed states where Werner states are treated.