In this paper we study the problem of calculating the convex hull of certain affine algebraic varieties. As we explain, the motivation for considering this problem is that certain pure-state measures of quantum entanglement, which we call \emph{polynomial entanglement measures}, can be represented as affine algebraic varieties. We consider the evaluation of certain mixed-state extensions of these polynomial entanglement measures, namely \emph{convex and concave roofs}. We show that the evaluation of a roof-based mixed-state extension is equivalent to calculating a hyperplane which is multiply tangent to the variety in a number of places equal to the number of terms in an optimal decomposition for the measure. In this way we provide an \emph{implicit} representation of optimal decompositions for mixed-state entanglement measures based on the roof construction.In this paper we study the problem of calculating the convex hull of certain affine algebraic varieties. As we explain, the motivation for considering this problem is that certain pure-state measures of quantum entanglement, which we call \emph{polynomial entanglement measures}, can be represented as affine algebraic varieties. We consider the evaluation of certain mixed-state extensions of these polynomial entanglement measures, namely \emph{convex and concave roofs}. We show that the evaluation of a roof-based mixed-state extension is equivalent to calculating a hyperplane which is multiply tangent to the variety in a number of places equal to the number of terms in an optimal decomposition for the measure. In this way we provide an \emph{implicit} representation of optimal decompositions for mixed-state entanglement measures based on the roof construction.

arXiv:quant-ph/0402055Quantum Information and ComputationMar 1, 200713 citations

Measures of Quantum Entanglement

P. K. Aravind

Springer eBooksJan 1, 19962 citations

Modular Nuclearity and Entanglement measures

Lorenzo Panebianco, Benedikt Wegener

In the framework of Algebraic Quantum Field Theory, several operator algebraic notions of entanglement entropy can be associated to a couple of causally disjoint and distant spacetime regions $\mathcal{S}_A$ and $\mathcal{S}_B$ . In this work, we show that the mutual information is finite in any local QFT verifying a modular $p$ -nuclearity condition for some $0 < p <1$ . A similar result is proved for another recently studied entanglement measure. Furthermore, if we assume conformal covariance then by comparison with other entanglement measures we can state that the mutual information satisfies lower bounds of area law type when the distance between $\mathcal{S}_A$ and $\mathcal{S}_B$ approaches to zero. As an application, in $1+1$ -dimensional integrable models with factorizing S-matrices, we study the asymptotic behaviour of different entanglement measures as the distance between two causally disjoint wedges diverges.In the framework of Algebraic Quantum Field Theory, several operator algebraic notions of entanglement entropy can be associated to a couple of causally disjoint and distant spacetime regions $\mathcal{S}_A$ and $\mathcal{S}_B$. In this work, we show that the mutual information is finite in any local QFT verifying a modular $p$-nuclearity condition for some $0 < p <1$. A similar result is proved for another recently studied entanglement measure. Furthermore, if we assume conformal covariance then by comparison with other entanglement measures we can state that the mutual information satisfies lower bounds of area law type when the distance between $\mathcal{S}_A$ and $\mathcal{S}_B$ approaches to zero. As an application, in $1+1$-dimensional integrable models with factorizing S-matrices, we study the asymptotic behaviour of different entanglement measures as the distance between two causally disjoint wedges diverges.

arXiv:2110.05823Oct 12, 20210 citations

Entanglement measures based on observable correlations

Shunlong Luo

Theoretical and Mathematical PhysicsJun 1, 20081 citation

Entanglement Quantification via Determinantal Polynomials

PAULO SÉRGIO DE ANDRADE

Entanglement, a fundamental resource in quantum information science, underpins many quantum technologies, including quantum computation and cryptography. Quantifying entanglement is a critical challenge, especially for mixed states and higher-dimensional systems, where existing measures often face computational complexities or lack analytical closed-form expressions. This paper introduces a novel approach to entanglement quantification utilizing determinantal polynomials. We propose a framework where entanglement properties of quantum states, particularly their degree and type, can be characterized and potentially measured through the analysis of determinants derived from state representations, such as density matrices and their partial transposes. By constructing specific polynomial functions whose roots or coefficients are directly linked to entanglement measures or criteria, we aim to provide a more tractable and potentially analytical pathway for quantifying entanglement. The methodology leverages advanced concepts from linear algebra and algebraic geometry, connecting the algebraic properties of quantum states to their entanglement features. This work discusses the theoretical underpinnings, provides illustrative examples for low-dimensional systems, and explores the potential of this method to overcome some limitations of current entanglement measures, offering a new perspective on the algebraic structure of entanglement.Entanglement, a fundamental resource in quantum information science, underpins many quantum technologies, including quantum computation and cryptography. Quantifying entanglement is a critical challenge, especially for mixed states and higher-dimensional systems, where existing measures often face computational complexities or lack analytical closed-form expressions. This paper introduces a novel approach to entanglement quantification utilizing determinantal polynomials. We propose a framework where entanglement properties of quantum states, particularly their degree and type, can be characterized and potentially measured through the analysis of determinants derived from state representations, such as density matrices and their partial transposes. By constructing specific polynomial functions whose roots or coefficients are directly linked to entanglement measures or criteria, we aim to provide a more tractable and potentially analytical pathway for quantifying entanglement. The methodology leverages advanced concepts from linear algebra and algebraic geometry, connecting the algebraic properties of quantum states to their entanglement features. This work discusses the theoretical underpinnings, provides illustrative examples for low-dimensional systems, and explores the potential of this method to overcome some limitations of current entanglement measures, offering a new perspective on the algebraic structure of entanglement.

Nov 24, 20250 citations

Observable entanglement measures

Florian Mintert, Stephen Walburn, P. H. Souto Ribeiro +2 more

Bulletin of the American Physical SocietyMay 18, 20060 citations

In the framework of Algebraic Quantum Field Theory, several operator algebraic notions of entanglement entropy can be associated to a couple of causally disjoint and distant spacetime regions

\mathcal{S}_A

and

\mathcal{S}_B

. In this work, we show that the mutual information is finite in any local QFT verifying a modular

p

-nuclearity condition for some

0 < p <1

. A similar result is proved for another recently studied entanglement measure. Furthermore, if we assume conformal covariance then by comparison with other entanglement measures we can state that the mutual information satisfies lower bounds of area law type when the distance between

\mathcal{S}_A

and

\mathcal{S}_B

approaches to zero. As an application, in

1+1

-dimensional integrable models with factorizing S-matrices, we study the asymptotic behaviour of different entanglement measures as the distance between two causally disjoint wedges diverges.