Reference-frame-independent approach dimensionality and classicality in quantum theory

Dec11Wed

Reference-frame-independent approach dimensionality and classicality in quantum theory

Wed, 11/12/2024 - 14:00 to 15:00

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Speaker: 
Dr. Armin Tavakoli
Affiliation: 
Lund University
Synopsis: 

What is the dimension of a quantum ensemble? The standard answer is to count how many classical states are superposed, but that depends entirely on the reference frame of the observer. I discuss a different approach to the dimensionality of quantum systems which is independent of the frame in which we view the quantum state. I then take these ideas further and address the question of when a set of quantum states can be considered classical. The standard answer is if they commute. I propose a stronger (frame-independent) notion of classicality and discuss its consequences for the quantumness of noisy ensembles. If time permits, I will also discuss these ideas applied to the classicality of quantum channels.

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