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Quantum Entanglement Direction Field

Jincheng Zhang

Published Aug 17, 2026• 0 citations
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Abstract

Quantum entanglement is traditionally quantified by scalar measures such as the von Neumann entropy of reduced density matrices, denoted S_E. In this paper we propose a new perspective: entanglement possesses a directional character that can be represented by a vector field in Hilbert space, which we term the Quantum Entanglement Direction Field (QEDF). The QEDF is defined as a vector E_q that captures the flow of quantum correlations under local unitary transformations and environmental interactions. We develop a formalism for E_q, derive its properties from first principles, and demonstrate how it can be used to analyze entanglement dynamics in multipartite systems. The directional approach reveals hidden structures in entanglement evolution, offers a natural way to classify entangled states beyond scalar measures, and provides a framework for designing protocols that steer entanglement along desired trajectories. This work opens a new avenue for the study of entanglement dynamics and may have implications for quantum information processing, quantum thermodynamics, and the foundations of quantum mechanics.

DOI
10.5281/zenodo.21972904

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