How Do I Normalize a Three Qbit State?

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In summary, the conversation discusses normalizing a three qbit state and explores different methods of solving it, ultimately concluding that multiplying inner products is the most efficient approach.
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I have a three qbit state:
[itex](a|00> + b|11>)\bigotimes(c|0>+d|1>) [/itex]
and I need to normalise it, I realize that I could deconstruct it into matrices and work it though and solve it but there must be a more efficient way.

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I am unsure really how to proceed from here, I kow that to normalise one does [itex] <\psi|\psi>=1 [/itex] but I am confused because this is a 3 qbit state, would it simply be [itex] ac(ac)^{*} + ad(da)^{*} + bc(cb)^{*} + bd(db)^{*}=1[/itex]?.
 
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pleasehelpmeno said:
would it simply be [itex] ac(ac)^{*} + ad(da)^{*} + bc(cb)^{*} + bd(db)^{*}=1[/itex]?.

Looks right to me :smile:

You just multiply together the inner products from the two spaces.
 

Related to How Do I Normalize a Three Qbit State?

1. What is normalising qbits states?

Normalising qbits states is a process used in quantum computing to ensure that the total probability of all possible states of a quantum system adds up to 1. This is necessary because in quantum mechanics, probabilities are represented by complex numbers, and the sum of their squared magnitudes must always be equal to 1. Normalisation is important for accurate measurement and prediction of quantum systems.

2. Why is normalising qbits states important?

Normalising qbits states is important for several reasons. Firstly, it ensures that the total probability of all possible states is not greater than 1, which would violate the laws of quantum mechanics. Additionally, normalisation allows for accurate measurement and prediction of quantum systems, as the probabilities of different states are directly related to the outcomes of measurements.

3. How is normalising qbits states done?

Normalising qbits states is done by finding the square root of the sum of the squared magnitudes of all possible states. This value is then used to divide each individual state's amplitude, which effectively scales down the state's probability to ensure that the total probability adds up to 1.

4. Can qbits states be normalised to values other than 1?

Yes, qbits states can be normalised to any value. In some cases, it may be more convenient to normalise to a value other than 1, such as when working with large systems with many possible states. However, normalising to 1 is the most common practice in quantum computing.

5. What happens if qbits states are not normalised?

If qbits states are not normalised, it means that the total probability of all possible states is not equal to 1. This could lead to incorrect predictions and measurements of quantum systems, violating the principles of quantum mechanics. It is important to always normalise qbits states to ensure accurate results in quantum computing.

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