On Zurek’s Derivation of the Born Rule

Recently, W. H. Zurek presented a novel derivation of the Born rule based on a mechanism termed environment-assisted invariance, or envariance [W. H. Zurek, Phys. Rev. Lett. 90(2), 120404 (2003)]. We review this approach and identify fundamental assumptions that have implicitly entered into it, emphasizing issues that any such derivation is likely to face.     

Testing Born’s Rule in Quantum Mechanics for Three Mutually Exclusive Events

We present a new experimental approach using a three-path interferometer and find a tighter empirical upper bound on possible violations of Born’s Rule. A deviation from Born’s rule would result in multi-order interference. Among the potential systematic errors that could lead to an apparent violation we specifically study the nonlinear response of our detectors and present ways to calibrate this error in order to obtain an even better bound.     

Dorey’s Rule and the q-Characters of Simply-Laced Quantum Affine Algebras

Let \({U_q(\widehat{\mathfrak g})}\) be the quantum affine algebra associated to a simply-laced simple Lie algebra \({\mathfrak{g}}\) . We examine the relationship between Dorey’s rule, which is a geometrical statement about Coxeter orbits of \({\mathfrak{g}}\) -weights, and the structure of q-characters of fundamental representations V _i,a of \({U_q(\widehat{\mathfrak g})}\) . In particular, we prove, without recourse to the ADE classification, that the rule provides a necessary and sufficient condition for the monomial 1 to appear in the q-character of a three-fold tensor product \({V_{i,a}\otimes V_{j,b}\otimes V_{k,c}}\) .     

Maximal Parrondo’s Paradox for Classical and Quantum Markov Chains

Parrondo’s paradox refers to the situation where two, multi-round games with a fixed winning criteria, both with probability greater than one-half for one player to win, are combined. Using a possibly biased coin to determine the rule to employ for each round, paradoxically, the previously losing player now wins the combined game with probability greater than one-half. In this paper, we will analyze classical observed, classical hidden, and quantum versions of a game that displays this paradox. The game we have utilized is simpler than games for which this behavior has been previously noted in the classical and quantum cases. We will show that in certain situations the paradox can occur to a greater degree in the quantum version than is possible in the classical versions.     

Quantum Secure Multi-Party Summation Based on Grover’s Search Algorithm

International Journal of Theoretical Physics - In this paper, a quantum secure multi-party summation protocol is proposed based on some properties of Grover’s search algorithm. In the...     

On Epstein’s Trajectory Model of Non-Relativistic Quantum Mechanics

In 1952 Bohm presented a theory about non-relativistic point-particles that move deterministically along trajectories and showed how it reproduces the predictions of standard quantum theory. This theory was actually presented before by de Broglie in 1926, but Bohm’s particular formulation of the theory inspired Epstein to come up with a different trajectory model. The aim of this paper is to examine the empirical predictions of this model. It is found that the trajectories in this model are in general very different from those in the de Broglie-Bohm theory. In certain cases they even seem bizarre and rather unphysical. Nevertheless, it is argued that the model seems to reproduce the predictions of standard quantum theory (just as the de Broglie-Bohm theory).     

Non-Equilibrium Dynamics of Dyson’s Model with an Infinite Number of Particles

Dyson’s model is a one-dimensional system of Brownian motions with long-range repulsive forces acting between any pair of particles with strength proportional to the inverse of distances with proportionality constant β/2. We give sufficient conditions for initial configurations so that Dyson’s model with β = 2 and an infinite number of particles is well defined in the sense that any multitime correlation function is given by a determinant with a continuous kernel. The class of infinite-dimensional configurations satisfying our conditions is large enough to study non-equilibrium dynamics. For example, we obtain the relaxation process starting from a configuration, in which every point of \mathbbZ{\mathbb{Z}} is occupied by one particle, to the stationary state, which is the determinantal point process with the sine kernel.     

Improved Quantum “Ping-Pong” Protocol Based on Five-Qubit GHZ State and Classical CNOT Operation

To enhance the efficiency of eavesdropping detection in the “Ping-Pong” protocol, an improved “Ping-Pong” protocol based on five-qubit GHZ state and classical CNOT operation is presented. The five-qubit GHZ state is used to detect eavesdroppers, and the classical CNOT operation served as one-time-pad is used to ensure the security of the protocol. In the security analysis, the method of the entropy theory is introduced, and three detection strategies are compared quantitatively by using the constraint between the information eavesdroppers can obtain and the interference introduced. If the eavesdropper obtains the same amount of information, she must face a larger detection probability in the proposed scheme than the other two, and if obtains all the information, the detection rate of the original Ping-Pong protocol is 50%; the second protocol which used two particles of EPR pair as detection particles is also 50%; while the presented protocol is 92%. At last, the security of the proposed protocol is discussed. The analysis results indicate that the protocol in this paper is more secure than the other two.     

A Multi-party Quantum Key Agreement Protocol Based on Shamir’s Secret Sharing

Quantum networks can extend the advantages of quantum key distribution protocols to more than two remote participants. Based on Shamir threshold secret sharing scheme, a new quantum key agreement protocol on a quantum network with any number of participants is proposed. First, each participant and distributor negotiate a sub-secret key using a kind of quantum key distribution protocol, and then each of these participants, as distributor, shares these sub-secret keys with other participants using Shamir threshold secret sharing scheme. Furthermore, each participant combines all these shared sub-secret keys and his own sub-secret key in sequence to form secret key, and sends the hash function values of this secret key to the master distributor to authenticate, finally they obtain the security key. Our scheme is practical and secure, and it can also prevent fraudulent from participants.

     

Quantum Simulation of Generalized Hardy’s Paradox and Corresponding Hardy’s Inequality via Quantum Programming

International Journal of Theoretical Physics - Hardy’s paradox can demonstrate the conflict between quantum mechanics and local realism. Experimental testing of Hardy’s paradox has been...     

Open Quantum Random Walks on the Half-Line: The Karlin–McGregor Formula,Path Counting and Foster’s Theorem

In this work we consider open quantum random walks on the non-negative integers. By considering orthogonal matrix polynomials we are able to describe transition probability expressions for classes of walks via a matrix version of the Karlin–McGregor formula. We focus on absorbing boundary conditions and, for simpler classes of examples, we consider path counting and the corresponding combinatorial tools. A non-commutative version of the gambler’s ruin is studied by obtaining the probability of reaching a certain fortune and the mean time to reach a fortune or ruin in terms of generating functions. In the case of the Hadamard coin, a counting technique for boundary restricted paths in a lattice is also presented. We discuss an open quantum version of Foster’s Theorem for the expected return time together with applications.     

Deformation of Superoperator＇s Kraus Representation Derived by Weyl Correspondence and Entangled State Representation

By virtue of the Weyl correspondence and based on the the technique of integration within an ordered product of operators, we show under what condition the superoperator＇s Kraus representation p^1=∑μAμpA^＋μ can be deformed as p＇= （1/π） ∫ d^2d^2α（α）D（α）D（α）pD^＋（α）, where D（α） is the displacement operator, B（α） is a probability density related to the classical Weyl correspondence of Aμ. An alternate discussion by using the entangled state representation and through a quantum teleportation process is also presented.     

Classical and Non-relativistic Limits of a Lorentz-Invariant Bohmian Model for a System of Spinless Particles

A completely Lorentz-invariant Bohmian model has been proposed recently for the case of a system of non-interacting spinless particles, obeying Klein-Gordon equations. It is based on a multi-temporal formalism and on the idea of treating the squared norm of the wave function as a space-time probability density. The particle’s configurations evolve in space-time in terms of a parameter σ with dimensions of time. In this work this model is further analyzed and extended to the case of an interaction with an external electromagnetic field. The physical meaning of σ is explored. Two special situations are studied in depth: (1) the classical limit, where the Einsteinian Mechanics of Special Relativity is recovered and the parameter σ is shown to tend to the particle’s proper time; and (2) the non-relativistic limit, where it is obtained a model very similar to the usual non-relativistic Bohmian Mechanics but with the time of the frame of reference replaced by σ as the dynamical temporal parameter.     

Symmetries of the Classical Integrable Systems and 2-Dimensional Quantum Gravity: a ‘Map’

Abstract

We draw attention to the connections recently established by others between the classical integrable KdV and KP hierarchies in 1 + 1 and 2 + 1 dimensions respectively and the matrix models which relate to the partition functions of 2-dimensional (1 + 1 dimensional) quantum gravity. The symmetries of the classical KP hierarchy in 2 + 1 dimensions are fundamental to this connection.     

Study of Earth’s Heat Flux by Means of Geoneutrino Detection

Physics of Atomic Nuclei - The heat flux from the Earth’s interior and its connection with the number of neutrinos recorded by detectors at the Earth’s surface are discussed. The values...     

Spectra of Secondary Particles in High-Energy Proton–Proton Collisions in the Thermodynamic Model and the Possibility of Detection of Particles of Dark Matter

Physics of Atomic Nuclei - In a simple thermodynamic model, transverse momentum distributions are found for $$Lambda $$ -hyperons produced in pp collisions at ultrarelativistic energies. Studying...