We give a strategy for nonlocal unambiguous discrimination (UD) among N linearly independent nonorthogonal qudit states lying in a higher-dimensional Hilbert space. The procedure we use is a nonlocal positive operator...We give a strategy for nonlocal unambiguous discrimination (UD) among N linearly independent nonorthogonal qudit states lying in a higher-dimensional Hilbert space. The procedure we use is a nonlocal positive operator valued measurement (POVM) in a direct sum space. This scheme is designed for obtaining the conclusive nonlocal measurement results with a finite probability of success. We construct a quantum network for realizing the nonlocal UD with a set of two-level remote rotations, and thus provide a feasible physical means to realize the nonlocal UD.展开更多
In this paper, we present a linear optical scheme for optimal unambiguous discrimination among nonorthogonal quantum states in terms of the multiple-rail and polarization representation of a single photon. In our sche...In this paper, we present a linear optical scheme for optimal unambiguous discrimination among nonorthogonal quantum states in terms of the multiple-rail and polarization representation of a single photon. In our scheme, discriminated quantum states are expressed by using the spatial degree of freedom of a single photon while the polarization degree of freedom of the single photon is used to act as an auxiliary qubit. The optical components used in our scheme are only passive linear optical elements such as polarizing beam splitters, wave plates, polarizers, single photon detectors, and single photon source.展开更多
We exploit optimal probabilistic cloning to rederive the JS limit.Dependent on the formulation given by the optimal probabilistic cloning,the explicit transformation of a measure of the JS limit is presented.Based on ...We exploit optimal probabilistic cloning to rederive the JS limit.Dependent on the formulation given by the optimal probabilistic cloning,the explicit transformation of a measure of the JS limit is presented.Based on linear optical devices,we propose an experimentally feasible scheme to implement the JS limit measure of a general pair of two nonorthogonal quantum states.The success probability of the proposed scheme is unity.展开更多
In this paper, we consider the minimax strategy to unambiguously discriminate two pure nonorthogonal quantum states without knowing a priori probability. By exploiting the positive-operator valued measure, we derive t...In this paper, we consider the minimax strategy to unambiguously discriminate two pure nonorthogonal quantum states without knowing a priori probability. By exploiting the positive-operator valued measure, we derive the upper bound of the minimax measurement of the optimal unambiguous state discrimination. Based on the linear optical devices, we propose an experimentally feasible scheme to implement a minimax measure of a general pair of two nonorthogonal quantum states.展开更多
Two unknown states can be unambiguously distinguished by a universal programmable discriminator, which has been widely discussed in previous works and the optimal solution has also been obtained. In this paper, we inv...Two unknown states can be unambiguously distinguished by a universal programmable discriminator, which has been widely discussed in previous works and the optimal solution has also been obtained. In this paper, we investigate the programmable unambiguous discriminator between two unknown "latitudinal" states, which lie in a subspace of the total state space. By equivalence of unknown pure states to known average mixed states, the optimal solution for this problem is systematically derived, and the analytical success probabilities for the optimal unambiguous discrimination are obtained. It is beyond one's expectation that the optimal setting for the programmable unambiguous discrimination between two unknown "latitudinal" states is the same as that for the universal ones. The results in this work can be used for the realization of the programmable discriminator in laboratory.展开更多
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province, China (Grant No. 06029431)
文摘We give a strategy for nonlocal unambiguous discrimination (UD) among N linearly independent nonorthogonal qudit states lying in a higher-dimensional Hilbert space. The procedure we use is a nonlocal positive operator valued measurement (POVM) in a direct sum space. This scheme is designed for obtaining the conclusive nonlocal measurement results with a finite probability of success. We construct a quantum network for realizing the nonlocal UD with a set of two-level remote rotations, and thus provide a feasible physical means to realize the nonlocal UD.
基金Project supported by the National Fundamental Research Program （Grant No 2001CB309310）, the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant Nos 90203018 and 10325523）, the Scientific Research Fund of Hunan Provincial Education Department of China （Grant No 04C385）, the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province of China （Grant No 05JJ30012） and the Science Foundation of Hunan Normal University of China.
文摘In this paper, we present a linear optical scheme for optimal unambiguous discrimination among nonorthogonal quantum states in terms of the multiple-rail and polarization representation of a single photon. In our scheme, discriminated quantum states are expressed by using the spatial degree of freedom of a single photon while the polarization degree of freedom of the single photon is used to act as an auxiliary qubit. The optical components used in our scheme are only passive linear optical elements such as polarizing beam splitters, wave plates, polarizers, single photon detectors, and single photon source.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 11074002,61073048 and 11104057)the Natural Science Foundation of the Education Department of Anhui Province of China(Grant Nos. KJ2010ZD08 and KJ2012A245)the Postgraduate Program of Huainan Normal University
文摘We exploit optimal probabilistic cloning to rederive the JS limit.Dependent on the formulation given by the optimal probabilistic cloning,the explicit transformation of a measure of the JS limit is presented.Based on linear optical devices,we propose an experimentally feasible scheme to implement the JS limit measure of a general pair of two nonorthogonal quantum states.The success probability of the proposed scheme is unity.
基金Supported by the National Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.11074002,61073048,and11104057the Natural Science Foundation of the Education Department of Anhui Province of China under Grant Nos.KJ2010ZD08,KJ2012A245the Doctor Research Start-Up Program of Huainan Normal University
文摘In this paper, we consider the minimax strategy to unambiguously discriminate two pure nonorthogonal quantum states without knowing a priori probability. By exploiting the positive-operator valued measure, we derive the upper bound of the minimax measurement of the optimal unambiguous state discrimination. Based on the linear optical devices, we propose an experimentally feasible scheme to implement a minimax measure of a general pair of two nonorthogonal quantum states.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants Nos.11405136 and 11547311)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(Grants Nos.2682016CX059 and 2682014BR056)
文摘Two unknown states can be unambiguously distinguished by a universal programmable discriminator, which has been widely discussed in previous works and the optimal solution has also been obtained. In this paper, we investigate the programmable unambiguous discriminator between two unknown "latitudinal" states, which lie in a subspace of the total state space. By equivalence of unknown pure states to known average mixed states, the optimal solution for this problem is systematically derived, and the analytical success probabilities for the optimal unambiguous discrimination are obtained. It is beyond one's expectation that the optimal setting for the programmable unambiguous discrimination between two unknown "latitudinal" states is the same as that for the universal ones. The results in this work can be used for the realization of the programmable discriminator in laboratory.
