We consider the problem of optimally approximating an unavailable quantum state p by the convex mixing of states drawn from a set of available states {v(i)}. The problem is recast to look for the least distinguishable state from p among the convex set Sigma(i) p(i)v(i), and the corresponding optimal weights {p(i)} provide the optimal convex mixing. We present the complete solution for the optimal convex approximation of a qubit mixed state when the set of available states comprises the three bases of the Pauli matrices.

Optimal convex approximations of quantum states

Sacchi;
2017

Abstract

We consider the problem of optimally approximating an unavailable quantum state p by the convex mixing of states drawn from a set of available states {v(i)}. The problem is recast to look for the least distinguishable state from p among the convex set Sigma(i) p(i)v(i), and the corresponding optimal weights {p(i)} provide the optimal convex mixing. We present the complete solution for the optimal convex approximation of a qubit mixed state when the set of available states comprises the three bases of the Pauli matrices.
2017
Istituto di fotonica e nanotecnologie - IFN
quantum information
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Utilizza questo identificativo per citare o creare un link a questo documento: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14243/368197
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