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arXiv:quant-ph/0701233 · Journal of Physics A Mathematical and Theoretical

Quantum helicity entropy of moving bodies

Song He, Shuxin Shao, Hongbao Zhang

Published Aug 21, 2007• 20 citations
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Abstract

Lorentz transformation of the reduced helicity density matrix for a massive spin- particle is investigated in the framework of relativistic quantum information theory for the first time. The corresponding helicity entropy is calculated, which shows no invariant meaning as that of spin. The variation of the helicity entropy with the relative speed of motion of inertial observers, however, differs significantly from that of spin due to their distinct transformation behaviors under the action of the Lorentz group. This novel and odd behavior unique to the helicity may be readily detected by high-energy physics experiments. The underlying physical explanations are also discussed.

DOI
10.1088/1751-8113/40/36/f02

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Lorentz transformation of the reduced helicity density matrix for a massive spin- particle is investigated in the framework of relativistic quantum information theory for the first time. The corresponding helicity entropy is calculated, which shows no invariant meaning as that of spin. The variation of the helicity entropy with the relative speed of motion of inertial observers, however, differs significantly from that of spin due to their distinct transformation behaviors under the action of the Lorentz group. This novel and odd behavior unique to the helicity may be readily detected by high-energy physics experiments. The underlying physical explanations are also discussed.
Lorentz transformation of the reduced helicity matrix for a massive spin 1/2 particle is first investigated in the framwork of relativistic quantum information theory. The corresponding entangled helicity entropy is calculated and has no invariant meaning as that of spin. The variation of the entropy as the relative velocity of motion, however, differs significantly from that of spin due to their distinct transformation behaviors under the action of Lorentz group. The underlying physical explanations are also discussed.
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