Quantum state discrimination: a geometric approach

Abstract

We analyse the problem of finding sets of quantum states that can be deterministically discriminated. From a geometric point of view this problem is equivalent to that of embedding a simplex of points whose distances are maximal with respect to the Bures distance (or trace distance). We derive upper and lower bounds for the trace distance and for the fidelity between two quantum states, which imply bounds for the Bures distance between the unitary orbits of both states. We thus show that when analysing minimal and maximal distances between states of fixed spectra it is sufficient to consider diagonal states only. Hence considering optimal discrimination, given freedom up to unitary orbits, it is sufficient to consider diagonal states. This is illustrated geometrically in terms of Weyl chambers.

12 pages, 2 figures

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