Comparing Quantum Entanglement and Topological Entanglement

Abstract

This paper discusses relationships between topological entanglement and quantum entanglement. Specifically, we propose that for this comparison it is fundamental to view topological entanglements such as braids as "entanglement operators" and to associate to them unitary operators that are capable of creating quantum entanglement.Comment: 26 pages, 13 figures, LaTeX document, LaTeX graphic