scholarly journals A Stronger Multi-observable Uncertainty Relation

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiu-Cheng Song ◽  
Jun-Li Li ◽  
Guang-Xiong Peng ◽  
Cong-Feng Qiao
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Mechanics ◽  
Lower Bound ◽  
Uncertainty Relation ◽  
Quantum States ◽  
Simple Generalization ◽  
Spin Equation ◽  
Incompatible Observables

Abstract Uncertainty relation lies at the heart of quantum mechanics, characterizing the incompatibility of non-commuting observables in the preparation of quantum states. An important question is how to improve the lower bound of uncertainty relation. Here we present a variance-based sum uncertainty relation for N incompatible observables stronger than the simple generalization of an existing uncertainty relation for two observables. Further comparisons of our uncertainty relation with other related ones for spin-"Equation missing" and spin-1 particles indicate that the obtained uncertainty relation gives a better lower bound.

scholarly journals Entropic uncertainty relation under correlated dephasing channels

2018 ◽  
Vol 96 (7) ◽  
pp. 700-704 ◽  
Author(s):  
Göktuğ Karpat
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Mechanics ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Lower Bound ◽  
Quantum System ◽  
Quantum Channel ◽  
Uncertainty Relation ◽  
Open Quantum System ◽  
Uncertainty Relations ◽  
Entropic Uncertainty Relation ◽  
Incompatible Observables

Uncertainty relations are a characteristic trait of quantum mechanics. Even though the traditional uncertainty relations are expressed in terms of the standard deviation of two observables, there exists another class of such relations based on entropic measures. Here we investigate the memory-assisted entropic uncertainty relation in an open quantum system scenario. We study the dynamics of the entropic uncertainty and its lower bound, related to two incompatible observables, when the system is affected by noise, which can be described by a correlated Pauli channel. In particular, we demonstrate how the entropic uncertainty for these two incompatible observables can be reduced as the correlations in the quantum channel grow stronger.

scholarly journals Tripartite entropic uncertainty relation under phase decoherence

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. A. Abdelghany ◽  
A.-B. A. Mohamed ◽  
M. Tammam ◽  
Watson Kuo ◽  
H. Eleuch
Keyword(s):  
Lower Bound ◽  
Uncertainty Relation ◽  
Nearest Neighbors ◽  
The Other ◽  
Uncertainty In Measurement ◽  
Entropic Uncertainty Relation ◽  
Specific Choice ◽  
Phase Decoherence ◽  
Time Invariant ◽  
Incompatible Observables

AbstractWe formulate the tripartite entropic uncertainty relation and predict its lower bound in a three-qubit Heisenberg XXZ spin chain when measuring an arbitrary pair of incompatible observables on one qubit while the other two are served as quantum memories. Our study reveals that the entanglement between the nearest neighbors plays an important role in reducing the uncertainty in measurement outcomes. In addition we have shown that the Dolatkhah’s lower bound (Phys Rev A 102(5):052227, 2020) is tighter than that of Ming (Phys Rev A 102(01):012206, 2020) and their dynamics under phase decoherence depends on the choice of the observable pair. In the absence of phase decoherence, Ming’s lower bound is time-invariant regardless the chosen observable pair, while Dolatkhah’s lower bound is perfectly identical with the tripartite uncertainty with a specific choice of pair.

scholarly journals Studying Heisenberg-like Uncertainty Relation with Weak Values in One-dimensional Harmonic Oscillator

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xing-Yan Fan ◽  
Wei-Min Shang ◽  
Jie Zhou ◽  
Hui-Xian Meng ◽  
Jing-Ling Chen
Keyword(s):  
Lower Bound ◽  
Harmonic Oscillator ◽  
Coherent States ◽  
Uncertainty Relation ◽  
Quantum States ◽  
Weak Values ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Arbitrary Quantum

As one of the fundamental traits governing the operation of quantum world, the uncertainty relation, from the perspective of Heisenberg, rules the minimum deviation of two incompatible observations for arbitrary quantum states. Notwithstanding, the original measurements appeared in Heisenberg’s principle are strong such that they may disturb the quantum system itself. Hence an intriguing question is raised: What will happen if the mean values are replaced by weak values in Heisenberg’s uncertainty relation? In this work, we investigate the question in the case of measuring position and momentum in a simple harmonic oscillator via designating one of the eigenkets thereof to the pre-selected state. Astonishingly, the original Heisenberg limit is broken for some post-selected states, designed as a superposition of the pre-selected state and another eigenkets of harmonic oscillator. Moreover, if two distinct coherent states reside in the pre- and post-selected states respectively, the variance reaches the lower bound in common uncertainty principle all the while, which is in accord with the circumstance in Heisenberg’s primitive framework.

Quantum Theory

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank S. Levin
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Mechanics ◽  
Quantum Theory ◽  
Uncertainty Principle ◽  
Quantum Spin ◽  
Quantum States ◽  
Wave Functions ◽  
Symbolic Representations ◽  
Quantum Numbers ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle

The subject of Chapter 8 is the fundamental principles of quantum theory, the abstract extension of quantum mechanics. Two of the entities explored are kets and operators, with kets being representations of quantum states as well as a source of wave functions. The quantum box and quantum spin kets are specified, as are the quantum numbers that identify them. Operators are introduced and defined in part as the symbolic representations of observable quantities such as position, momentum and quantum spin. Eigenvalues and eigenkets are defined and discussed, with the former identified as the possible outcomes of a measurement. Bras, the counterpart to kets, are introduced as the means of forming probability amplitudes from kets. Products of operators are examined, as is their role underpinning Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle. A variety of symbol manipulations are presented. How measurements are believed to collapse linear superpositions to one term of the sum is explored.

scholarly journals Zero uncertainty states in the presence of quantum memory

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Huangjun Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Uncertainty Principle ◽  
Quantum States ◽  
Quantum Memory ◽  
System State ◽  
Von Neumann ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Classical Information ◽  
Fundamental Limit ◽  
Minimum Uncertainty ◽  
Incompatible Observables

AbstractThe uncertainty principle imposes a fundamental limit on predicting the measurement outcomes of incompatible observables even if complete classical information of the system state is known. The situation is different if one can build a quantum memory entangled with the system. Zero uncertainty states (in contrast with minimum uncertainty states) are peculiar quantum states that can eliminate uncertainties of incompatible von Neumann observables once assisted by suitable measurements on the memory. Here we determine all zero uncertainty states of any given set of nondegenerate observables and determine the minimum entanglement required. It turns out all zero uncertainty states are maximally entangled in a generic case, and vice versa, even if these observables are only weakly incompatible. Our work establishes a simple and precise connection between zero uncertainty and maximum entanglement, which is of interest to foundational studies and practical applications, including quantum certification and verification.

scholarly journals WKB FORMALISM AND A LOWER LIMIT FOR THE ENERGY EIGENSTATES OF BOUND STATES FOR SOME POTENTIALS

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (35) ◽  
pp. 2675-2687 ◽  
Author(s):  
LUIS F. BARRAGÁN-GIL ◽  
ABEL CAMACHO
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Mechanics ◽  
Gravitational Field ◽  
Lower Bound ◽  
Harmonic Oscillator ◽  
Approximation Method ◽  
Bound States ◽  
The Other ◽  
Homogeneous Gravitational Field ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Ground Energy

In this work the conditions appearing in the so-called WKB approximation formalism of quantum mechanics are analyzed. It is shown that, in general, a careful definition of an approximation method requires the introduction of two length parameters, one of them always considered in the textbooks on quantum mechanics, whereas the other is usually neglected. Afterwards we define a particular family of potentials and prove, resorting to the aforementioned length parameters, that we may find an energy which is a lower bound to the ground energy of the system. The idea is applied to the case of a harmonic oscillator and also to a particle freely falling in a homogeneous gravitational field, and in both cases the consistency of our method is corroborated. This approach, together with the so-called Rayleigh–Ritz formalism, allows us to define an energy interval in which the ground energy of any potential, belonging to our family, must lie.

Quantumness, generalized spherical 2-design, and symmetric informationally complete POVM

2007 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 730-737
Author(s):  
I.H. Kim
Keyword(s):  
Hilbert Space ◽  
Lower Bound ◽  
Equivalence Relation ◽  
Open Problem ◽  
Natural Generalization ◽  
Quantum States ◽  
Minimal Set ◽  
Dimensional Hilbert Space

Fuchs and Sasaki defined the quantumness of a set of quantum states in \cite{Quantumness}, which is related to the fidelity loss in transmission of the quantum states through a classical channel. In \cite{Fuchs}, Fuchs showed that in $d$-dimensional Hilbert space, minimum quantumness is $\frac{2}{d+1}$, and this can be achieved by all rays in the space. He left an open problem, asking whether fewer than $d^2$ states can achieve this bound. Recently, in a different context, Scott introduced a concept of generalized $t$-design in \cite{GenSphet}, which is a natural generalization of spherical $t$-design. In this paper, we show that the lower bound on the quantumness can be achieved if and only if the states form a generalized 2-design. As a corollary, we show that this bound can be only achieved if the number of states are larger or equal to $d^2$, answering the open problem. Furthermore, we also show that the minimal set of such ensemble is Symmetric Informationally Complete POVM(SIC-POVM). This leads to an equivalence relation between SIC-POVM and minimal set of ensemble achieving minimal quantumness.

No-cloning Theorem and Quantum Copying

2020 ◽  
pp. 172-181
Author(s):  
M. Suhail Zubairy
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Mechanics ◽  
Quantum State ◽  
Uncertainty Relation ◽  
Foundations Of Quantum Mechanics ◽  
Quantum Cloning ◽  
Foundation Of Quantum Mechanics ◽  
Quantum Copying ◽  
Arbitrary Quantum ◽  
Principle Of Complementarity

Heisenberg’s uncertainty relation and Bohr’s principle of complementarity form the foundations of quantum mechanics. If these are violated then the edifice of quantum mechanics can come crashing down. In this chapter, it is shown how cloning or perfect copying of a quantum state can potentially lead to a violation of these sacred principles. A no-cloning theorem is proven showing that the cloning of an arbitrary quantum state is not allowed. The foundation of quantum mechanics is therefore protected. It is also shown how quantum cloning can lead to superluminal communication. It is also discussed that, if making a perfect copy of a quantum state is forbidden, how best a copy of a state can be made.

Quantum mechanics, interpretation of

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allen Stairs
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Mechanics ◽  
Microscopic Level ◽  
Quantum States ◽  
Quantum Mechanical ◽  
Quantum Superposition ◽  
Ordinary Objects ◽  
Making Sense ◽  
Interpretations Of Quantum Mechanics ◽  
The World

Quantum mechanics developed in the early part of the twentieth century in response to the discovery that energy is quantized, that is, comes in discrete units. At the microscopic level this leads to odd phenomena: light displays particle-like characteristics and particles such as electrons produce wave-like interference patterns. At the level of ordinary objects such effects are usually not evident, but this generalization is subject to striking exceptions and puzzling ambiguities. The fundamental quantum mechanical puzzle is ’superposition of states’. Quantum states can be added together in a manner that recalls the superposition of waves, but the effects of quantum superposition show up only probabilistically in the statistics of many measurements. The details suggest that the world is indefinite in odd ways; for example, that things may not always have well-defined positions or momenta or energies. However, if we accept this conclusion, we have difficulty making sense of such straightforward facts as that measurements have definite results. Interpretations of quantum mechanics are, in one way or another, attempts to understand the superposition of quantum states. The range of interpretations stretches from the metaphysically daring to the seemingly innocuous. But, so far, no single interpretation has commanded anything like universal agreement.

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