122 research outputs found
Background Independent Quantum Mechanics, Metric of Quantum States, and Gravity: A Comprehensive Perspective
This paper presents a comprehensive perspective of the metric of quantum
states with a focus on the background independent metric structures. We also
explore the possibilities of geometrical formulations of quantum mechanics
beyond the quantum state space and Kahler manifold. The metric of quantum
states in the classical configuration space with the pseudo-Riemannian
signature and its possible applications are explored. On contrary to the common
perception that a metric for quantum state can yield a natural metric in the
configuration space with the limit when Planck constant vanishes, we obtain the
metric of quantum states in the configuration space without imposing this
limiting condition. Here, Planck constant is absorbed in the quantity like Bohr
radii. While exploring the metric structure associated with Hydrogen like atom,
we witness another interesting finding that the invariant lengths appear in the
multiple of Bohr radii.Comment: 25 Pages;journal reference added:Published in- Int. J. Theor. Phys.
46 (2007) 3216-3229. References revise
Inseparability of Quantum Parameters
In this work, we show that 'splitting of quantum information' [6] is an
impossible task from three different but consistent principles of unitarity of
Quantum Mechanics, no-signalling condition and non increase of entanglement
under Local Operation and Classical Communication.Comment: 9 pages, Presented in Quantum Computing Back Action in IIT Kanpur
(2006). Accepted in International Journal of Theoretical Physic
Self Replication and Signalling
It is known that if one could clone an arbitrary quantum state one could send
signal faster than the speed of light. However it remains interesting to see
that if one can perfectly self replicate an arbitrary quantum state, does it
violate the no signalling principle? Here we see that perfect self replication
would also lead to superluminal signalling.Comment: Modified version of quant-ph/0510221, Accepted in International
Journal of Theoretical Physic
Fluctuation, time-correlation function and geometric Phase
We establish a fluctuation-correlation theorem by relating the quantum
fluctuations in the generator of the parameter change to the time integral of
the quantum correlation function between the projection operator and force
operator of the ``fast'' system. By taking a cue from linear response theory we
relate the quantum fluctuation in the generator to the generalised
susceptibility. Relation between the open-path geometric phase, diagonal
elements of the quantum metric tensor and the force-force correlation function
is provided and the classical limit of the fluctuation-correlation theorem is
also discussed.Comment: Latex, 12 pages, no figures, submitted to J. Phys. A: Math & Ge
General impossible operations in quantum information
We prove a general limitation in quantum information that unifies the
impossibility principles such as no-cloning and no-anticloning. Further, we
show that for an unknown qubit one cannot design a universal Hadamard gate for
creating equal superposition of the original and its complement state.
Surprisingly, we find that Hadamard transformations exist for an unknown qubit
chosen either from the polar or equatorial great circles. Also, we show that
for an unknown qubit one cannot design a universal unitary gate for creating
unequal superpositions of the original and its complement state. We discuss why
it is impossible to design a controlled-NOT gate for two unknown qubits and
discuss the implications of these limitations.Comment: 15 pages, no figures, Discussion about personal quantum computer
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Sum Uncertainty Relation in Quantum Theory
We prove a new sum uncertainty relation in quantum theory which states that
the uncertainty in the sum of two or more observables is always less than or
equal to the sum of the uncertainties in corresponding observables. This shows
that the quantum mechanical uncertainty in any observable is a convex function.
We prove that if we have a finite number of identically prepared quantum
systems, then a joint measurement of any observable gives an error
less than that of the individual measurements. This has application in quantum
metrology that aims to give better precision in the parameter estimation.
Furthermore, this proves that a quantum system evolves slowly under the action
of a sum Hamiltonian than the sum of individuals, even if they are
non-commuting.Comment: LaTeX file, no figure, 4 page
Minimum cbits for remote preperation and measurement of a qubit
We show that a qubit chosen from equatorial or polar great circles on a Bloch
spehere can be remotely prepared with one cbit from Alice to Bob if they share
one ebit of entanglement. Also we show that any single particle measurement on
an arbitrary qubit can be remotely simulated with one ebit of shared
entanglement and communication of one cbit.Comment: Latex, 7 pages, minor changes, references adde
Universal quantum Controlled-NOT gate
An investigation of an optimal universal unitary Controlled-NOT gate that
performs a specific operation on two unknown states of qubits taken from a
great circle of the Bloch sphere is presented. The deep analogy between the
optimal universal C-NOT gate and the `equatorial' quantum cloning machine (QCM)
is shown. In addition, possible applications of the universal C-NOT gate are
briefly discussed.Comment: 18 reference
Quantum Dissension: Generalizing Quantum Discord for Three-Qubit States
We introduce the notion of quantum dissension for a three-qubit system as a
measure of quantum correlations. We use three equivalent expressions of
three-variable mutual information. Their differences can be zero classically
but not so in quantum domain. It generalizes the notion of quantum discord to a
multipartite system. There can be multiple definitions of the dissension
depending on the nature of projective measurements done on the subsystems. As
an illustration, we explore the consequences of these multiple definitions and
compare them for three-qubit pure and mixed GHZ and W states. We find that
unlike discord, dissension can be negative. This is because measurement on a
subsystem may enhance the correlations in the rest of the system. This approach
can pave a way to generalize the notion of quantum correlations in the
multiparticle setting.Comment: 9 pages 6 figures typo fixed and some arguments adde
Necessity of integral formalism
To describe the physical reality, there are two ways of constructing the
dynamical equation of field, differential formalism and integral formalism. The
importance of this fact is firstly emphasized by Yang in case of gauge field
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 33 (1974) 445], where the fact has given rise to a deeper
understanding for Aharonov-Bohm phase and magnetic monopole [Phys. Rev. D. 12
(1975) 3845]. In this paper we shall point out that such a fact also holds in
general wave function of matter, it may give rise to a deeper understanding for
Berry phase. Most importantly, we shall prove a point that, for general wave
function of matter, in the adiabatic limit, there is an intrinsic difference
between its integral formalism and differential formalism. It is neglect of
this difference that leads to an inconsistency of quantum adiabatic theorem
pointed out by Marzlin and Sanders [Phys. Rev. Lett. 93 (2004) 160408]. It has
been widely accepted that there is no physical difference of using differential
operator or integral operator to construct the dynamical equation of field.
Nevertheless, our study shows that the Schrodinger differential equation (i.e.,
differential formalism for wave function) shall lead to vanishing Berry phase
and that the Schrodinger integral equation (i.e., integral formalism for wave
function), in the adiabatic limit, can satisfactorily give the Berry phase.
Therefore, we reach a conclusion: There are two ways of describing physical
reality, differential formalism and integral formalism; but the integral
formalism is a unique way of complete description.Comment: 13Page; Schrodinger differential equation shall lead to vanishing
Berry phas
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