Are There Only 4 Bell States According to Wikipedia's Definition?

In summary, The conversation discusses the definition of Bell states and the discrepancy between the definition given on Wikipedia and the definition given by Nielsen & Chuang. The article on Wikipedia states that there are only 4 Bell states, while Nielsen & Chuang define Bell states as a specific basis of maximally entangled states. The conversation also mentions the Schmidt decomposition, which gives equal Schmidt coefficients for these states.
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naima
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I look at wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_state
and use the same notations.
The article says that there are just 4 Bell states.
Is not [tex]|\xi^+\rangle = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} (|0\rangle_A \otimes |+\rangle_B + |1\rangle_A \otimes |-\rangle_B)[/tex]
another maximally entangled state?
The Schmidt decomposition gives equal Schmidt coefficients.
 
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I would say the definition of wikipedia is wrong. The Bell basis is one specific basis of certain maximally entangled states. Only members of this basis are called Bell states and not all maximally entangled states. Nielsen & Chuang for example define Bell states by writing them down explicitly.
 
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Thank you
It seemed odd.
 

What is the definition of bell states?

Bell states, also known as EPR pairs or maximally entangled states, are a set of four quantum states that are entangled in such a way that the measurement of one particle's state determines the state of the other particle, regardless of the distance between them.

What are the four bell states?

The four bell states are:

  • Φ+ (Phi plus): (|00⟩ + |11⟩)/√2
  • Φ- (Phi minus): (|00⟩ - |11⟩)/√2
  • Ψ+ (Psi plus): (|01⟩ + |10⟩)/√2
  • Ψ- (Psi minus): (|01⟩ - |10⟩)/√2

What is the significance of bell states in quantum computing?

Bell states play a crucial role in quantum computing as they are used as the basic building blocks for quantum gates and quantum circuits. They allow for the implementation of quantum entanglement, a key concept in quantum computing that enables the processing of information in a fundamentally different way than classical computing.

How are bell states created?

Bell states can be created through various methods, such as using quantum gates and operations on qubits, or through physical processes like photon entanglement. They can also be created through measurement of a pre-existing entangled system.

What are the applications of bell states?

Bell states have a wide range of applications in quantum cryptography, quantum teleportation, and quantum communication. They are also used in quantum algorithms, such as quantum error correction and quantum search algorithms, and are essential in the development of quantum computing technologies.

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