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Memory effects in quantum channel discrimination

Quantum Physics 2009-12-21 v3

Abstract

We consider quantum-memory assisted protocols for discriminating quantum channels. We show that for optimal discrimination of memory channels, memory assisted protocols are needed. This leads to a new notion of distance for channels with memory. For optimal discrimination and estimation of sets of unitary channels memory-assisted protocols are not required.

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@article{arxiv.0803.3237,
  title  = {Memory effects in quantum channel discrimination},
  author = {Giulio Chiribella and Giacomo M. D'Ariano and Paolo Perinotti},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0803.3237},
  year   = {2009}
}

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4 pages, 2 figures, revtex4

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