Non-negative Wigner functions in prime dimensions

dc.creatorGross, David
dc.date2007-01-31
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T07:49:26Z
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dc.descriptionAccording to a classical result due to Hudson, the Wigner function of a pure, continuous variable quantum state is non-negative if and only if the state is Gaussian. We have proven an analogous statement for finite-dimensional quantum systems. In this context, the role of Gaussian states is taken on by stabilizer states. The general results have been published in [D. Gross, J. Math. Phys. 47, 122107 (2006)]. For the case of systems of odd prime dimension, a greatly simplified proof can be employed which still exhibits the main ideas. The present paper gives a self-contained account of these methods.
dc.description5 pages. Special case of a result proved in quant-ph/0602001. The proof is greatly simplified, making the general case more accessible. To appear in Appl. Phys. B as part of the proceedings of the 2006 DPG Spring Meeting (Quantum Optics and Photonics section)
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0702004
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0702004
dc.identifierAppl. Phys. B 86, 367-370 (2007)
dc.identifierdoi:10.1007/s00340-006-2510-9
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/124848
dc.subjectQuantum Physics
dc.titleNon-negative Wigner functions in prime dimensions
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