Information complementarity in quantum physics
arXiv:1002.2451 · doi:10.1088/1367-2630/13/5/053038
Abstract
We demonstrate that the concept of information offers a more complete description of complementarity than the traditional approach based on observables. We present the first experimental test of information complementarity for two-qubit pure states, achieving close agreement with theory; We also explore the distribution of information in a comprehensive range of mixed states. Our results highlight the strange and subtle properties of even the simplest quantum systems: for example, entanglement can be increased by reducing correlations between two subsystems.
6 pages, 7 figures (including supplementary material)
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