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Transformation properties and entanglement of relativistic qubits under space-time and gauge transformations

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posted on 2023-06-12, 08:40 authored by Xavier CalmetXavier Calmet, Jacob DunninghamJacob Dunningham
We revisit the properties of qubits under Lorentz transformations and, by considering Lorentz invariant quantum states in the Heisenberg formulation, clarify some misleading notation that has appeared in the literature on relativistic quantum information theory. We then use this formulation to consider the transformation properties of qubits and density matrices under space-time and gauge transformations. Finally we use our results to understand the behaviour of entanglement between different partitions of quantum systems. Our approach not only clarifies the notation, but provides a more intuitive and simple way of gaining insight into the behaviour of relativistic qubits. In particular, it allows us to greatly generalize the results in the current literature as well as substantially simplifying the calculations that are needed.

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Theoretical Particle Physics Consortium Sussex - Royal Holloway; G1449; STFC-SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL; ST/L000504/1

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Journal

Physical Review A

ISSN

1050-2947

Publisher

American Physical Society

Issue

4

Volume

95

Page range

042309

Department affiliated with

  • Physics and Astronomy Publications

Research groups affiliated with

  • Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics Research Group Publications
  • Mathematical Physics Group Publications
  • Sussex Centre for Quantum Technologies Publications
  • Theoretical Particle Physics Research Group Publications

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Legacy Posted Date

2017-03-24

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2017-03-24

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2017-03-24

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