Detecting multipartite classical states and their resemblances

Lin Chen, Eric Chitambar, Kavan Modi, Giovanni Vacanti

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Abstract

We study various types of multipartite states lying near the quantum-classical boundary. The so-called classical states are precisely those in which each party can perfectly identify a locally held state without disturbing the global state, a task known as nondisruptive local state identification (NDLID). We show NDLID to be closely related local broadcasting, and we introduce a class of states called generalized classical states which allow for both NDLID and multipartite broadcasting when the most general quantum measurements are permitted. Simple analytical methods and a physical criterion are given for detecting whether a multipartite state is classical or generalized classical. For deciding the latter, a semidefinite programming algorithm is presented which may find use in other fields such as signal processing.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number020101
JournalPhysical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
Volume83
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 15 2011
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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