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arXiv:2111.08101 · Physical Review A

All classes of informationally complete symmetric measurements in finite dimensions

Katarzyna Siudzińska

Published Apr 12, 2022• 47 citations
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Abstract

A broad class of informationally complete symmetric measurements is introduced. It can be understood as a common generalization of symmetric, informationally complete positive operator-valued measures and mutually unbiased bases. Additionally, it provides a natural way to define two more families of mutually unbiased symmetric measurement operators in any finite dimension. We show a general method of their construction, together with an example of an optimal measurement. Finally, we analyze the properties of symmetric measurements and provide applications in entropic relations and entanglement detection.

DOI
10.1103/physreva.105.042209

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