Trade-off relations of Hellinger-distance-based coherence
Liu Sun, Shao-Qiang Shang, Yuan-Hong Tao +1 more
Abstract Quantum coherence, a fundamental quantum resource, is critical for quantum computing, communication, and metrology. Hellinger-distance-based coherence enables robust quantum superposition quantification; however its basis-dependent behavior hinders practical use in quantum information processing. To address this, this study explores the trade-off relations of Hellinger-distance-based coherence in qubits, with core contributions: calculating its upper bound (max achievable value for any qubit state); deriving its complementary relations with geometric mixedness (higher mixedness reduces coherence); and establishing its trade-offs under mutually unbiased bases. For applications, we link the minimum error probability of pure state discrimination (via least square measurement) to geometric purity (optimizing discrimination), and connect Hellinger-distance-based coherence to nonlocal advantage (critical for quantum steering).
Physica Scripta•Mar 27, 2026•0 citations