Tensor product matrices order relation

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The forum discussion focuses on proving the inequality ##\bra{\varphi} A^{\otimes n } \ket{\varphi} \pm \bra{\varphi} B^{\otimes n } \ket{\varphi} \geq 0## for all quantum states ##\ket{\varphi}##, particularly when ##\ket{\varphi}## is entangled. The user successfully demonstrates the inequality for product states but seeks assistance in extending the proof to general states, including sums of orthogonal product states. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the behavior of tensor product matrices in quantum mechanics.

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Having that ##A \geq \pm B## how can one prove that indeed ##A^{\otimes n} \geq \pm B^{\otimes n}##
We mainly have to prove that this quantity## \bra{\varphi} A^{\otimes n } \ket{\varphi} \pm \bra{\varphi} B^{\otimes n } \ket{\varphi} ##

is greater or equal than zero for all ##\ket{\varphi}##.

Being ##\ket{\varphi}## a product state it is straightforward to demonstrate such inequality. I am struggling though to demonstrate it for a general, perhaps entangled ##\ket{\varphi}##, because of the cross products that show up.

Can someone please help me?

Many thanks in advance! :)
 
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Can you show that if the inequality is true for a product state that its true for a sum of product states? Specifically for a sum of orthogonal product states?
 

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