Quantum universal detectors
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We address the problem of estimating the expectation value <O> of an arbitrary operator O via a universal measuring apparatus that is independent of O, and for which the expectation values for different operators are obtained by changing only the data-processing. The ``universal detector'' performs a joint measurement on the system and on a suitably prepared ancilla. We characterize such universal detectors, and show how they can be obtained either via Bell measurements or via local measurements and classical communication between system and ancilla.
4 pages, no figures
4 pages, no figures