Quantum entanglement and Kaniadakis entropy

A first use of Kaniadakis entropy in the context of quantum information is presented. First we show that (as all smooth and concave trace-form entropies) it exhibits some properties allowing it to be a possible candidate for a generalized quantum information theory. We then use it to determine the degree of entanglement. The influence of the parameter κ, that underpins Kaniadakis entropy, on the mutual information measure is then highlighted. It is shown that Kaniadakis entropy reduces the mutual information, which is always smaller than its usual von Neumann counterpart. Our results may contribute to the ongoing investigation involving generalized entropies in the context of quantum information. (paper)