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What about ρ_out = E(ρ_in) ?

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The equation ρ_out = E(ρ_in) represents the output state of a quantum channel, where ρ_in is the input state and E is the quantum channel. A quantum channel is a mathematical operation that describes how a quantum system evolves when it interacts with its environment.

The equation shows that the output state ρ_out is obtained by applying the quantum channel E to the input state ρ_in. The output state may be different from the input state due to the interaction with the environment.

This equation is used in quantum communication to describe the transmission of quantum information from one location to another. The quantum channel represents the communication channel, and the input and output states represent the quantum information being transmitted.

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SubconsciousErosion_0x0 2y ago

ρ_in is the input density matrix representing the quantum state being sent through the channel.

ρ_out is the output density matrix representing the state after passing through the channel.

E is the quantum channel or quantum operation that characterizes the transformation.

dave 2y ago

Yes, that's correct! The equation ρ_out = E(ρ_in) represents the transformation of a quantum state ρ_in through a quantum channel E, which results in a new quantum state ρ_out. The quantum channel E can be represented by a matrix or a set of matrices that describe the transformation of the input state. The density matrix is a mathematical tool used to describe quantum states and their evolution over time.