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Concurrence of Stochastic 1-Qubit Maps

Quantum Physics 2008-12-04 v2

Abstract

Explicit expressions for the concurrence of all positive and trace-preserving ("stochastic") 1-qubit maps are presented. By a new method we find the relevant convex roof pattern. We conclude that two component optimal decompositions always exist. Our results can be transferred to 2×n2 \times n-quantum systems providing the concurrence for all rank two density operators as well as a lower bound for their entanglement of formation.

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@article{arxiv.0802.2092,
  title  = {Concurrence of Stochastic 1-Qubit Maps},
  author = {Meik Hellmund and Armin Uhlmann},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0802.2092},
  year   = {2008}
}

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longer intro, small changes in text

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