Concurrence as a measure of entanglement

In summary, concurrence is a measure of entanglement in quantum systems that is defined using the inner product of two quantum states, represented by ##|\psi\rangle## and ##|\tilde{\psi}\rangle##. The symbol ##Y## represents the Pauli spin matrix ##\sigma_y## and is used in the calculation of the concurrence.
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LagrangeEuler
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In book Quantum computing explained by David Mahon concurrence, as a measure of entanglement is defined as
[tex]C(\psi)=|\langle \psi|\tilde{\psi} \rangle |[/tex]
where ##|\psi\rangle=Y \otimes Y|\psi^*\rangle##
or with density matrix
##\rho(Y \otimes Y)\rho^{\dagger}(Y \otimes Y)##.
Could someone explain me what is ##|\tilde{\psi}\rangle## and ##Y##?
 
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LagrangeEuler said:
where ##|\psi\rangle=Y \otimes Y|\psi^*\rangle##
or with density matrix
##\rho(Y \otimes Y)\rho^{\dagger}(Y \otimes Y)##.
That's actually
$$|\tilde{\psi} \rangle=Y \otimes Y|\psi^*\rangle $$
and
$$
\tilde{\rho} = (Y \otimes Y)\rho^{\dagger}(Y \otimes Y)
$$
##Y## is the Pauli spin matrix ##\sigma_y##.
 

1. What is concurrence?

Concurrence is a measure of entanglement, a phenomenon in quantum mechanics where two or more particles become connected in such a way that the state of one particle cannot be described independently of the other(s).

2. How is concurrence calculated?

Concurrence is calculated by first determining the density matrix of a quantum system, which represents the probability of finding a particle in a particular state. Then, the concurrence is calculated by taking the square root of the product of the two largest eigenvalues of the density matrix.

3. What does a high concurrence value indicate?

A high concurrence value indicates a strong degree of entanglement between the particles in a quantum system. This means that the state of one particle is highly dependent on the state of the other(s), and any changes in one particle will affect the other(s) in a predictable way.

4. Can concurrence be used to quantify entanglement in any quantum system?

No, concurrence can only be used to quantify entanglement in systems with two or more particles. It is not applicable to single-particle systems.

5. How is concurrence useful in quantum computing?

Concurrence is useful in quantum computing as it provides a quantitative measure of entanglement, which is a crucial resource for quantum algorithms and protocols. It allows researchers to assess the degree of entanglement in a quantum system and make informed decisions about how to manipulate and utilize it for various applications.

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