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Minimal orthonormal bases for pure quantum state estimation

Quantum Physics 2024-02-14 v2

Abstract

We present an analytical method to estimate pure quantum states using a minimum of three measurement bases in any finite-dimensional Hilbert space. This is optimal as two bases are insufficient to construct an informationally complete positive operator-valued measurement (IC-POVM) for pure states. We demonstrate our method using a binary tree structure, providing an algorithmic path for implementation. The performance of the method is evaluated through numerical simulations, showcasing its effectiveness for quantum state estimation.

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@article{arxiv.2305.08774,
  title  = {Minimal orthonormal bases for pure quantum state estimation},
  author = {Leonardo Zambrano and Luciano Pereira and Aldo Delgado},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2305.08774},
  year   = {2024}
}
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