Published October 2003 | Version v1
Journal article

Minimum-error discrimination between symmetric mixed quantum states

  • 1. Department of Physics, Chung-Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan 32023, Taiwan (China)
  • 2. Physics Division, National Center of Theoretical Science, Hsinchu 30055, Taiwan (China)

Description

We provide a solution of finding optimal measurement strategy for distinguishing between symmetric mixed quantum states. It is assumed that the matrix elements of at least one of the symmetric quantum states are all real and non-negative in the basis of the eigenstates of the symmetry operator

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physical Review. A
Journal Volume
68
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 042305-042305.5
ISSN
1050-2947
CODEN
PLRAAN

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
36082243
Subject category
S74: ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS; S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
ALGEBRA; EIGENSTATES; ENERGY LEVELS; ERRORS; MATHEMATICAL SOLUTIONS; MATRIX ELEMENTS; QUANTUM MECHANICS; QUANTUM OPERATORS; SYMMETRY
Descriptors DEC
MATHEMATICAL OPERATORS; MATHEMATICS; MECHANICS

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