Entropy product measure for multipartite pure states

An entanglement measure for multipartite pure states is formulated using the product of the von Neumann entropy of the reduced density matrices of the constituents. Based on this new measure, all possible ways of the maximal entanglement of the triqubit pure states are studied in detail and all types of the maximal entanglement have been compared with the result of ‘the average entropy’. The new measure can be used to calculate the degree of entanglement, and an improvement is given in the area near the zero entropy.     

Effective one-dimensional models from matrix product states

In this paper we present a method for deriving effective one-dimensional models based on the matrix product state formalism. It exploits translational invariance to work directly in the thermodynamic limit. We show, how a representation of the creation operator of single quasi-particles in both real and momentum space can be extracted from the dispersion calculation. The method is tested for the analytically solvable Ising model in a transverse magnetic field. Properties of the matrix product representation of the creation operator are discussed and validated by calculating the one-particle contribution to the spectral weight. Results are also given for the ground state energy and the dispersion.     

Computational difficulty of finding matrix product ground states

We determine the computational difficulty of finding ground states of one-dimensional (1D) Hamiltonians, which are known to be matrix product states (MPS). To this end, we construct a class of 1D frustration-free Hamiltonians with unique MPS ground states and a polynomial gap above, for which finding the ground state is at least as hard as factoring. Without the uniqueness of the ground state, the problem becomes NP complete, and thus for these Hamiltonians it cannot even be certified that the ground state has been found. This poses new bounds on convergence proofs for variational methods that use MPS.     

Entropy and normal states

A generalized definition of entropy for any state on aC* algebra is given and studied. We prove that the entropy characterizes uniquely the normal states.     

The density-matrix renormalization group in the age of matrix product states

The density-matrix renormalization group method (DMRG) has established itself over the last decade as the leading method for the simulation of the statics and dynamics of one-dimensional strongly correlated quantum lattice systems. In the further development of the method, the realization that DMRG operates on a highly interesting class of quantum states, so-called matrix product states (MPS), has allowed a much deeper understanding of the inner structure of the DMRG method, its further potential and its limitations. In this paper, I want to give a detailed exposition of current DMRG thinking in the MPS language in order to make the advisable implementation of the family of DMRG algorithms in exclusively MPS terms transparent. I then move on to discuss some directions of potentially fruitful further algorithmic development: while DMRG is a very mature method by now, I still see potential for further improvements, as exemplified by a number of recently introduced algorithms.     

Quantum phase transitions in matrix product states of one-dimensional spin-1 chains

We present a new model of quantum phase transitions in matrix product systems of one-dimensional spin-1 chains and study the phases coexistence phenomenon. We find that in the thermodynamic limit the proposed system has three different quantum phases and by adjusting the control parameters we are able to realize any phase, any two phases equal coexistence and the three phases equM coexistence. At every critical point the physical quantities including the entanglement are not discontinuous and the matrix product system has long-range correlation and N-spin maximal entanglement. We believe that our work is helpful for having a comprehensive understanding of quantum phase transitions in matrix product states of one-dimensional spin chains and of certain directive significance to the preparation and control of one-dimensional spin lattice models with stable coherence and N-spin maximal entanglement.     

Quantum phase transitions in matrix product states of one-dimensional spin-1 chains

We present a new model of quantum phase transitions in matrix product systems of one-dimensional spin-1 chains and study the phases coexistence phenomenon. We find that in the thermodynamic limit the proposed system has three different quantum phases and by adjusting the control parameters we are able to realize any phase, any two phases equal coexistence and the three phases equal coexistence. At every critical point the physical quantities including the entanglement are not discontinuous and the matrix product system has long-range correlation and N-spin maximal entanglement. We believe that our work is helpful for having a comprehensive understanding of quantum phase transitions in matrix product states of one-dimensional spin chains and of certain directive significance to the preparation and control of one-dimensional spin lattice models with stable coherence and N-spin maximal entanglement.     

Entropy in multiparticle production and ultimate multiplicity scaling

The entropy S = − ΣP(n) ln P(n) of multiplicity distributions of charged particles in hadron-hadron collisions is investigated. The observed linear increase of S with maximum possible CMS rapidity Y_m, S = (0.417 ± 0.009) Y_m, may be a special case of a more general scaling S/Y_m = F(y_c/Y_m, found in (pseudo) rapidity windows |y| <y_c. We predict an ultimate multiplicity scaling in the few TeV region.     

Exact ground states for two new spin-1 quantum chains, new features of matrix product states

We use the matrix product formalism to find exact ground states of two new spin-1 quantum chains with nearest neighbor interactions. One of the models, model I, describes a one-parameter family of quantum chains for which the ground state can be found exactly. In certain limit of the parameter, the Hamiltonian turns into the interesting case . The other model which we label as model II, corresponds to a family of solvable three-state vertex models on square lattices. The ground state of this model is highly degenerate and the matrix product states is a generating state of such degenerate states. The simple structure of the matrix product state allows us to determine the properties of degenerate states which are otherwise difficult to determine. For both models we find exact expressions for correlation functions.     

Entropy of shifted gaussian states

The entropy of shifted gaussian states of multimode optical fields is derived in a closed form using the diagonalization of a quadratic form through a symplectic transformation. The chaotic states are discussed from the point of view of the maximum entropy. Some application to higher order nonlinear processes is also examined.We would like to thank Dr. J. Peina for worthful discussions concerning this subject.     

Entropy and information characteristics of qubit states

Shannon entropy, Rényi entropy, and Tsallis entropy are discussed for the tomographic probability distributions of qubit states. Relative entropy and its properties are considered for the tomographic probability distribution describing the states of multi-spin systems. New inequalities for Hermite polynomials are obtained.     

Determination of bound states and resonances of the Debye-potential by complex scaling

For a statically screened Coulomb-potential, two particle bound and resonant states are determined which correspond to complex poles of the S-matrix. The complex scaling method is used in order to calculate both the real eigenvalues of the Hamiltonian and the complex resonances in the same way. The eigenfunctions are described by complex power series; for the coefficients a recursion formula is given.     

Quantum phase transitions in matrix product states of one-dimensional spin-1/2 chains

For the matrix product system of a one-dimensional spin-1/2 chain, we present a new model of quantum2 phase transitions and find that in the thermodynamic limit, both sides of the critical point are respectively described by phases ｜Ψa 〉=｜1··· 1 representing all particles spin up and ｜Ψb 〉=｜0··· 0 representing all particles spin down, while the phase transition point is an isolated intermediate-coupling point where√ the two phases coexist equally, which is2 described by the so-called N-qubit maximally entangled GHZ state ｜Ψpt =√2/2（｜1··· 1 ＋｜0··· 0）. At the critical point,2the physical quantities including the entanglement are not discontinuous and the matrix product system has longrange correlation and N-qubit maximal entanglement. We believe that our work is helpful for having a comprehensive understanding of quantum phase transitions in matrix product states of one-dimensional spin chains and of potential directive significance to the preparation and control of one-dimensional spin lattice models with stable coherence and N-qubit maximal entanglement.     

复标度方法对原子核单粒子共振态的研究

在相对论平均场理论框架下, 利用复标度方法研究了 Zr 同位素的单粒子共振问题. 以 ¹²²Zr 为例, 演示了复标度方法确定共振态的具体步骤, 确定了 ¹²²Zr 所有可能共振态的能量和宽度, 以及相应共振态的复标度波函数, 并与耦合常数的解析延拓方法进行了比较.在此基础上, 进一步系统研究了 Zr 同位素的共振问题, 获得了与散射相移方法一致的结果.     

Extremum uncertainty product and sum states

We consider the states with extremum products and sums of the uncertainties in non-commuting observables. These are illustrated by two specific examples of harmonic oscillator and the angular momentum states. It shows that the coherent states of the harmonic oscillator are characterized by the minimum uncertainty sum 〈(Δq)²〉 + 〈(Δp)²〉. The extremum values of the sums and products of the uncertainties of the components of the angular momentum are also obtained.     

A classification of spin 1/2 matrix product states with two dimensional auxiliary matrices

We classify the matrix product states having only spin-flip and parity symmetries, which can be constructed from two dimensional auxiliary matrices. We show that there are three distinct classes of such states and in each case, we determine the parent Hamiltonian and the points of possible quantum phase transitions. For two of the models, the interactions are three-body and for the other the interaction is two-body.     

Entropy concept and ordering of states. I

In an earlier paper it was proposed to regard the Second Law of Thermodynamics, in the form of the Principle ofCarathéodory, primarily as an essential link in an argument leading directly to the existence of a certain order amongst the states of any adiabatically enclosed system, and to the consequent definition of a continuous empirical entropy function. The previous line of reasoning was unfortunately afflicted with certain errors which require rectification. In the present paper, the first of two, this is achieved in the first place by falling back upon the existence of a continuous and differentiable energy function. This means that the full content of the First Law of Thermodynamics has been invoked. However, in order to go some way towards a clear separation between the contents of the First and Second Laws, it is then shown that the results already obtained may also be deduced by essentially similar arguments if one replaces the First Law by rather weaker assumptions.