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Mathematical Analysis of Quantum Superdense Coding Based on Entangled States

Petro A. Kravets

Published Nov 30, 2025• 0 citations
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The aim of the research is the mathematical analysis of quantum superdense coding based on quantum entanglement to increase the efficiency and reliability of information transmission in quantum communication systems. The essence of quantum superdense coding is the ability to transmit two classical bits of information using one qubit, which is part of an entangled pair. The fundamental principles of the superdense quantum coding method are considered. The relevance of the research in the context of the development of secure quantum communications and optimization of information transmission in quantum networks is substantiated. A review of modern scientific publications devoted to the theoretical principles of superdense coding is conducted, which indicate the development potential and practical prospects of this direction of quantum informatics. The analysis of mathematical modeling of quantum superdense encoding and decoding is performed using two alternative approaches – projective measurement in the Bell basis and the inverse Bell transform. It is shown that both approaches allow for the complete recovery of classical information transmitted using entangled quantum states. The advantage of the inverse Bell transform is the simplicity of implementation on quantum devices, the flexibility and accuracy of information processing, and the possibility of scaling, which makes it a reasonable choice in many practical applications. The influence of noise and decoherence on the efficiency of superdense coding has been studied, which is a critical factor in the practical implementation of this method in real quantum systems. A mathematical model of data transmission through a quantum channel under the action of additive white noise has been constructed. An analytical dependence of the probability of correct information recovery on the noise level has been established, which allows us to estimate the limits of reliability of superdense coding in noisy environments. Based on the research, the prospects for the practical application of superdense coding in quantum communication networks, in particular the quantum Internet, as well as in quantum computing and information security systems, have been outlined. The results obtained contribute to the further development of quantum technologies and can be used to create new protocols for highly efficient quantum data transmission.

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10.23939/sisn2025.18.2.047

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Superdense coding is a quantum communication protocol that enables the transmission of more than one classical bit of information per qubit, using entangled states. While superdense coding with 2-qubits is well understood and directly maps to the Bell states, the same cannot be said for higher numbers of qubits. This project aims to develop an algorithm for superdense coding using a larger number of qubits, while analyzing how the capacity for information transmission scales with qubit count. Additionally, we will determine the error thresholds for accurately reconstructing the encoded information and investigate how error scales as the number of qubits increases. Gaining a deeper understanding of superdense coding has significant applications in quantum cryptography, as superdense coding schemes can be used to set up quantum secure direct communication (QSDC) protocols.
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In quantum information theory, superdense coding allows two network entities to exchange two classical bits via a quantum channel using a single quantum bit (qubit) transmission, provided they have pre-shared an entangled qubit. An attacker intercepting the qubit during transmission cannot extract meaningful data without the other entangled qubit from the pair. However, an attacker can disrupt the communication by introducing its own qubit to the receiver. To enhance the security of superdense coding, we propose an authentication mechanism through a classical communication channel.
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Abstract The superdense coding protocol is essential for quantum communication, allowing more efficient data transmission. This protocol facilitates the transfer of two bits of classical information using just one qubit by leveraging a pre-existing pair of Bell states. To achieve this capability, traditional implementations of superdense coding depend on entangled states, such as Bell states. This paper introduces a novel circuit that utilizes Bell diagonal states to implement the superdense coding protocol. We provide detailed instructions for the procedure using IBM’s Quantum Computing Lab, enabling practical applications in real-world contexts. Furthermore, the paper highlights the security features of this protocol, emphasizing its significance for secure communication in quantum networks. The combination of efficiency and security represents a notable advancement in quantum information science. We implemented and tested the proposed superdense coding circuit on the IBM Q quantum computing platform using Qiskit. Through extensive simulations on IBM’s Statevector and QASM simulators, we assessed the performance of the circuit based on Bell diagonal states (BDS)in terms of accuracy, noise resilience, and resource efficiency. Our findings indicate that, while Bell diagonal states pose challenges related to noise and decoherence, they also provide potential advantages in reducing qubit usage and enhancing error correction. This research contributes to the exploration of alternative techniques for superdense coding, which may have applications in quantum communication and future quantum networks. However, additional theoretical and experimental investigations are necessary to fully evaluate the scalability and practicality of this approach.
This thesis investigates the feasibility of utilising classical error-correcting codes in quantum communications, specifically in the entanglement-assisted communication of classical information over quantum depolarising channels. A classical-quantum communication system is presented, which relies on error-correction in the classical domain to achieve a classical information rate that approaches the entanglement-assisted capacity of a depolarising channel. Classical information is transmitted over the quantum channel by means of the superdense coding protocol. Different scenarios for the system are considered, including the noiseless and noisy distribution of initial entanglement resources and the use of higher-order entangled states. The overall transmission model corresponding to each scenario is shown to reduce to a classical, discrete and memoryless channel. The capacities of these equivalent classical channels are derived, and an inherent capacity loss when binary classical error correcting codes are employed is identified, motivating the use of non-binary codes. It is ultimately demonstrated that duo-binary turbo codes outperform binary turbo codes in all investigated scenarios, a result of the former's ability to exploit correlations between the pairs of classical bits communicated via the superdense coding protocol.