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Algorithmic complexity and entanglement of quantum states

Quantum Physics 2009-11-11 v2

Abstract

We define the algorithmic complexity of a quantum state relative to a given precision parameter, and give upper bounds for various examples of states. We also establish a connection between the entanglement of a quantum state and its algorithmic complexity.

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@article{arxiv.quant-ph/0505200,
  title  = {Algorithmic complexity and entanglement of quantum states},
  author = {Caterina Mora and Hans Briegel},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/0505200},
  year   = {2009}
}

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4 pages. Replaced with published version