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arXiv:2606.09971

Magic and entanglement in 1+1-dimensional SU(2) lattice gauge theory

Raghav G. Jha, Goksu C. Toga, Jaber I. Taher, Bojko N. Bakalov, Alexander F. Kemper

quant-phhep-lathep-thSubmitted Jun 8, 2026• Announced Jun 10, 2026• 0 citations
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Entanglement and non-stabilizerness (magic) quantify two distinct departures of quantum systems from classical description: the former measures non-local correlations, while the latter measures the deviation from stabilizer states that can be efficiently simulated classically. Understanding magic in physically relevant quantum field theories is essential for identifying where quantum advantage may be realized in the early fault-tolerant quantum computing era. We calculate the gauge-invariant entanglement entropy and stabilizer Rényi entropy of the ground state of the (1+1)-dimensional SU(2) lattice gauge theory formulated in a dressed-site basis that enforces Gauss's law exactly. Using tensor networks, we obtain results for system sizes up to $L=100$ (300 qubits). We find a crossover denoted by $g_{\star}$ where the ground state passes from a more magic-rich regime into a regime with less magic; this is also tracked by the sharpest change of both the entanglement entropy and lattice particle density. Our large-scale study of non-stabilizerness and entanglement entropy in a non-Abelian lattice gauge theory with matter provides new insight into the interplay of magic and entanglement in gauge theories, both of which are relevant for classical and early fault-tolerant quantum simulations.

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