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Unified approach to quantum capacities: towards quantum noisy coding theorem

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|September 16, 2000
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Quantum information transmission rates are limited by coherent information. If distillable entanglement exceeds coherent information, Shannon-like formulas apply to quantum capacities, simplifying information theory.

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Area of Science:

  • Quantum Information Theory
  • Quantum Communication

Background:

  • Understanding quantum capacities is crucial for quantum information science.
  • Existing theories often treat different quantum capacities separately.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a unified approach for analyzing quantum capacities.
  • To establish fundamental bounds on quantum information transmission rates.
  • To explore conditions for obtaining Shannon-like formulas in quantum communication.

Main Methods:

  • Unified theoretical framework for quantum capacities.
  • Analysis of coherent information as a fundamental bound.
  • Investigation of the relationship between distillable entanglement and coherent information.

Main Results:

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  • Quantum information transmission rate is bounded by maximal coherent information.
  • Shannon-like formulas for quantum capacities are derived under specific entanglement conditions.
  • A key inequality limits the decrease in distillable entanglement during mixing processes.

Conclusions:

  • A unified approach simplifies the understanding of diverse quantum capacities.
  • Coherent information serves as a critical parameter for quantum communication.
  • The findings provide new insights into the interplay between entanglement and information transmission.