Graduate Tensor product matrices order relation

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The discussion focuses on proving that the expression involving tensor product matrices, specifically ## \bra{\varphi} A^{\otimes n } \ket{\varphi} \pm \bra{\varphi} B^{\otimes n } \ket{\varphi} ##, is non-negative for all states ##\ket{\varphi}##. While the proof is straightforward for product states, challenges arise when considering general entangled states due to the presence of cross products. A request for assistance is made regarding the proof for entangled states, particularly if the inequality holds for a sum of product states, especially for sums of orthogonal product states. This highlights the complexity of extending results from simpler cases to more general scenarios in quantum mechanics. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity in demonstrating inequalities in quantum state relations.
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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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