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Conditional Entropy and Information of Bipartite Quantum Processes

Q: What are the operational interpretations of the conditional entropy of quantum channels beyond the ones discussed in the paper, such as in quantum communication or control tasks?

The conditional entropy of quantum channels can be interpreted in various operational contexts beyond those mentioned in the paper. One significant application is in quantum communication, where it can serve as a measure of the uncertainty associated with the output of a quantum channel given a specific input. This uncertainty can be crucial for tasks such as quantum key distribution (QKD), where the security of the key relies on the ability to quantify the information that an eavesdropper might gain. The conditional entropy can help in determining the amount of information that can be securely transmitted over a noisy channel, thus guiding the design of protocols that maximize secure communication. In quantum control tasks, the conditional entropy can provide insights into the effectiveness of control strategies applied to quantum systems. For instance, in quantum feedback control, where measurements are made on a quantum system and the results are used to adjust the system's evolution, the conditional entropy can quantify how much information about the system's state is retained after the control operation. This can help in optimizing control protocols to minimize uncertainty and maximize the fidelity of the desired quantum state. Moreover, the conditional entropy can also be linked to quantum state merging and entanglement distillation processes, where it serves as a resource measure. In these contexts, the conditional entropy can indicate the potential for transforming one quantum state into another, thereby providing a framework for understanding the efficiency of quantum resource manipulation.

Q: How can the conditional entropy of quantum channels be used to characterize the structure and properties of more general quantum networks beyond point-to-point channels?

The conditional entropy of quantum channels can be instrumental in characterizing the structure and properties of more complex quantum networks, such as quantum repeaters and quantum networks with multiple nodes. In such networks, the interactions between multiple quantum channels can lead to intricate causal relationships and correlations that are not present in simple point-to-point channels. By analyzing the conditional entropy of channels within a network, one can gain insights into the causal influence between different nodes. For example, if the conditional entropy of a channel connecting two nodes is significantly lower than expected, it may indicate a strong causal influence or signaling from one node to another. This can help in identifying the flow of information and the potential for entanglement distribution across the network. Additionally, the conditional entropy can be used to assess the capacity of quantum networks. By considering the conditional entropies of various channels in the network, one can derive bounds on the overall capacity for information transfer, taking into account the interactions and dependencies between different channels. This is particularly relevant in the context of quantum communication protocols that rely on entanglement swapping and other network-based strategies. Furthermore, the conditional entropy can also aid in the design of quantum error correction codes tailored for networked quantum systems, where the entropic measures can inform the selection of appropriate encoding and decoding strategies to mitigate the effects of noise and decoherence.

Q: Can the concepts of conditional entropy and mutual information for quantum channels be extended to the setting of continuous-variable quantum systems?

Yes, the concepts of conditional entropy and mutual information can indeed be extended to the setting of continuous-variable quantum systems. In continuous-variable quantum systems, such as those described by quantum harmonic oscillators, the state of the system is represented by a wave function or a density operator in an infinite-dimensional Hilbert space. The extension of these concepts involves adapting the definitions of conditional entropy and mutual information to accommodate the continuous nature of the variables involved. For instance, the von Neumann entropy can be generalized to continuous-variable systems by considering the Gaussian states and their associated covariance matrices. The conditional entropy in this context can be defined using the Wigner function or the phase-space representation of the quantum state, allowing for the calculation of entropic measures that reflect the uncertainty in the continuous variables conditioned on other variables. Moreover, the mutual information for continuous-variable systems can be expressed in terms of the quantum Fisher information, which quantifies the amount of information that can be extracted about a parameter from a quantum state. This is particularly useful in applications such as quantum metrology, where the precision of measurements can be enhanced by leveraging the correlations present in continuous-variable systems. In summary, the adaptation of conditional entropy and mutual information to continuous-variable quantum systems not only preserves the fundamental insights of these concepts but also opens up new avenues for exploring quantum information processing tasks, such as quantum teleportation, quantum state discrimination, and quantum cryptography in the continuous-variable regime.

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The authors develop an axiomatic approach to define the conditional entropy of bipartite quantum channels, which can reveal important features of the channel's causal structure that are not captured by the entropy of quantum channels or the conditional entropy of bipartite states.

Résumé

The authors introduce an axiomatic approach to define the conditional entropy of bipartite quantum channels. They show that the conditional entropy of quantum channels can potentially reveal important features of the channel, such as its underlying causal structure, which cannot be captured by the entropy of quantum channels or the conditional entropy of bipartite states.

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The authors define the conditional entropy of bipartite quantum channels using four information-theoretic axioms. This definition is based on generalized state and channel divergences, such as quantum relative entropy, min- and max-relative entropy, etc.
They show that if the von Neumann conditional entropy of a quantum channel is strictly less than the negative logarithm of the nonconditioning-output-dimension, then the channel necessarily has causal influence from the nonconditioning input to the conditioning output.
The authors establish the strong subadditivity of the entropy for quantum channels using their definition of conditional entropy.
They study the total amount of correlations possible due to quantum processes by defining the multipartite mutual information of quantum channels.
The authors provide expressions for the conditional entropy based on different generalized divergences, such as relative entropy, min-entropy, max-entropy, and geometric Rényi divergence.
They discuss the operational interpretations of the conditional entropy of quantum channels in terms of asymmetric quantum hypothesis testing for channel discrimination and a communication task called conditional quantum channel merging.

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The von Neumann conditional entropy of a bipartite quantum channel 𝒩𝐴′𝐵′→𝐴𝐵 satisfies: -log |𝐵| + 𝑆[𝐴𝐵]𝒩 ≤ 𝑆[𝐴|𝐵]𝒩 ≤ inf |𝜓⟩⟨𝜓|∈St(𝑅𝐴′𝐵′) 𝑆(𝐴|𝑅𝐵)𝒩(|𝜓⟩⟨𝜓|).
For tele-covariant bipartite channels 𝒯𝐴′𝐵′→𝐴𝐵, 𝑆[𝐴|𝐵]𝒯 = 𝑆(𝑅𝐴𝐴|𝑅𝐵𝐵)Φ𝒯 - log |𝐴′|.
For tele-covariant bipartite unitary channels 𝒰𝐴′𝐵′→𝐴𝐵, 𝑆[𝐴|𝐵]𝒰 + log |𝐴′| = 𝑆(𝑅𝐴𝐴)Φ𝒰 = 𝑆(𝑅𝐵𝐵)Φ𝒰.

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"If the von Neumann conditional entropy 𝑆[𝐴|𝐵]𝒩 of a quantum channel 𝒩𝐴′𝐵′→𝐴𝐵 is strictly less than −log |𝐴|, then the channel necessarily has causal influence from 𝐴′ to 𝐵."
"Our definitions of the conditional entropies of channels are based on the generalized state and channel divergences, such as quantum relative entropy, min- and max-relative entropy, etc."

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Conditional entropy and information of quantum processes

by Siddhartha D... à arxiv.org 10-03-2024

https://arxiv.org/pdf/2410.01740.pdf

Conditional entropy and information of quantum processes

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What are the operational interpretations of the conditional entropy of quantum channels beyond the ones discussed in the paper, such as in quantum communication or control tasks?

The conditional entropy of quantum channels can be interpreted in various operational contexts beyond those mentioned in the paper. One significant application is in quantum communication, where it can serve as a measure of the uncertainty associated with the output of a quantum channel given a specific input. This uncertainty can be crucial for tasks such as quantum key distribution (QKD), where the security of the key relies on the ability to quantify the information that an eavesdropper might gain. The conditional entropy can help in determining the amount of information that can be securely transmitted over a noisy channel, thus guiding the design of protocols that maximize secure communication.
In quantum control tasks, the conditional entropy can provide insights into the effectiveness of control strategies applied to quantum systems. For instance, in quantum feedback control, where measurements are made on a quantum system and the results are used to adjust the system's evolution, the conditional entropy can quantify how much information about the system's state is retained after the control operation. This can help in optimizing control protocols to minimize uncertainty and maximize the fidelity of the desired quantum state.
Moreover, the conditional entropy can also be linked to quantum state merging and entanglement distillation processes, where it serves as a resource measure. In these contexts, the conditional entropy can indicate the potential for transforming one quantum state into another, thereby providing a framework for understanding the efficiency of quantum resource manipulation.

How can the conditional entropy of quantum channels be used to characterize the structure and properties of more general quantum networks beyond point-to-point channels?

The conditional entropy of quantum channels can be instrumental in characterizing the structure and properties of more complex quantum networks, such as quantum repeaters and quantum networks with multiple nodes. In such networks, the interactions between multiple quantum channels can lead to intricate causal relationships and correlations that are not present in simple point-to-point channels.
By analyzing the conditional entropy of channels within a network, one can gain insights into the causal influence between different nodes. For example, if the conditional entropy of a channel connecting two nodes is significantly lower than expected, it may indicate a strong causal influence or signaling from one node to another. This can help in identifying the flow of information and the potential for entanglement distribution across the network.
Additionally, the conditional entropy can be used to assess the capacity of quantum networks. By considering the conditional entropies of various channels in the network, one can derive bounds on the overall capacity for information transfer, taking into account the interactions and dependencies between different channels. This is particularly relevant in the context of quantum communication protocols that rely on entanglement swapping and other network-based strategies.
Furthermore, the conditional entropy can also aid in the design of quantum error correction codes tailored for networked quantum systems, where the entropic measures can inform the selection of appropriate encoding and decoding strategies to mitigate the effects of noise and decoherence.

Can the concepts of conditional entropy and mutual information for quantum channels be extended to the setting of continuous-variable quantum systems?

Yes, the concepts of conditional entropy and mutual information can indeed be extended to the setting of continuous-variable quantum systems. In continuous-variable quantum systems, such as those described by quantum harmonic oscillators, the state of the system is represented by a wave function or a density operator in an infinite-dimensional Hilbert space. The extension of these concepts involves adapting the definitions of conditional entropy and mutual information to accommodate the continuous nature of the variables involved.
For instance, the von Neumann entropy can be generalized to continuous-variable systems by considering the Gaussian states and their associated covariance matrices. The conditional entropy in this context can be defined using the Wigner function or the phase-space representation of the quantum state, allowing for the calculation of entropic measures that reflect the uncertainty in the continuous variables conditioned on other variables.
Moreover, the mutual information for continuous-variable systems can be expressed in terms of the quantum Fisher information, which quantifies the amount of information that can be extracted about a parameter from a quantum state. This is particularly useful in applications such as quantum metrology, where the precision of measurements can be enhanced by leveraging the correlations present in continuous-variable systems.
In summary, the adaptation of conditional entropy and mutual information to continuous-variable quantum systems not only preserves the fundamental insights of these concepts but also opens up new avenues for exploring quantum information processing tasks, such as quantum teleportation, quantum state discrimination, and quantum cryptography in the continuous-variable regime.