Classification of multiqubit mixed states: Separability and distillability properties

W. Dür and J. I. Cirac
Phys. Rev. A 61, 042314 – Published 17 March 2000
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Abstract

We give a complete, hierarchic classification for arbitrary multiqubit mixed states based on the separability properties of certain partitions. We introduce a family of N-qubit states to which any arbitrary state can be depolarized. This family can be viewed as the generalization of Werner states to multiqubit systems. We fully classify those states with respect to their separability and distillability properties. This provides sufficient conditions for nonseparability and distillability for arbitrary states.

  • Received 10 November 1999

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.61.042314

©2000 American Physical Society

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W. Dür and J. I. Cirac

  • Institut für Theoretische Physik, Universität Innsbruck, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria

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Vol. 61, Iss. 4 — April 2000

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