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I. Roditi

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Finite Weyl polynomials and the approach to Tsirelson's bound in relativistic scalar quantum field theory

We construct four bounded Hermitian operators, each one a finite polynomial in the unitary Weyl operators, for the Bell-CHSH inequality in a free massive scalar field in $1+1$ dimensions. The operators are localized in complementary wedges. Odd Weyl harmonics provide two exactly anticommuting axis observables in each wedge, while normalizable packets with compact support in the spectrum of the boost generator give exact modular inner products at nonvanishing bandwidth. The resulting Bell-CHSH correlator is a finite double sum. An operator with six Weyl terms per axis already gives $2.14885$. Using normalized Fej\'er approximants of $\operatorname{sgn}(\cos(x))$, we show that the supremum over the finite-polynomial family equals $2\sqrt{2}$, although no finite member attains it; a degree-$511$ example gives $2.80027$. We also point out that, in a centered quasifree state, a Bell-CHSH test whose four final settings are bounded functions of individual quadratures admits one common Gaussian representation and therefore stays below $2$. The finite-Weyl construction avoids this restriction because Bob's final settings mix two noncommuting axis observables.

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Modular wedge localization, Majorana fields and the Tsirelson limit of the Bell-CHSH inequality

The massive Majorana field in $1+1$ dimension is employed to investigate the violation of the Bell-CHSH inequality in relativistic Quantum Field Theory. We give an explicit rapidity-space realization of the Summers-Werner modular-localization construction and reduce the vacuum Bell-CHSH correlator to a single spectral weight $h^2(\omega)$ for the modular operator. The resulting analytic families approach the Tsirelson bound in the vacuum state as their spectral weight concentrates near $\omega\approx0$, corresponding to the eigenvalue $\lambda^2 \approx 1$ of the modular operator.

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Modular Theory and the Bell-CHSH inequality in relativistic scalar Quantum Field Theory

The Tomita-Takesaki modular theory is employed to discuss the Bell-CHSH inequality in wedge regions. By using the Bisognano-Wichmann results, the construction of a set of wedge localized vectors in the one-particle Hilbert space of a relativistic massive scalar field in $1+1$ dimensions is devised to establish whether violations of the Bell-CHSH inequality might occur for different choices of Bell's operators. In particular, the construction of the wedge localized vectors employed in the seminal work by Summers-Werner is scrutinized and applied to Weyl and other operators. We also outline a possible path towards the saturation of Tsirelson's bound.

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Cat states and violation of the Bell-CHSH inequality in relativistic Quantum Field Theory

A cat state localized in the right Rindler wedge is employed to study the violation of the Bell-CHSH inequality in a relativistic scalar free Quantum Field Theory. By means of the bounded Hermitian operator $sign(\varphi(f))$, where $\varphi(f)$ stands for the smeared scalar field, it turns out that the Bell-CHSH correlator can be evaluated in closed analytic form in terms of the imaginary error function. Being the superposition of two coherent states, cat states allow for the existence of interference terms which give rise to a violation of the Bell-CHSH inequality. As such, the present setup can be considered as an explicit realization of the results obtained by Summers-Werner.

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On a class of bounded Hermitian operators for the Bell-CHSH inequality in Quantum Field Theory

The violation of the Bell-CHSH inequality in a relativistic scalar Quantum Field Theory is analysed by means of a set of bounded Hermitian operators constructed out of the unitary Weyl operators. These operators allow for both analytic and numerical approaches. While the former relies on the modular theory of Tomita-Takesaki, the latter is devised through an explicit construction of the test functions needed for the localization of the aforementioned operators. The case of causal tangent diamonds in $1+1$ Minkowski spacetime is scrutinized.

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Bell and Mermin inequalities in Quantum Field Theory from vacuum projectors and Weyl operators

The use of the vacuum projector $|0 \rangle \langle 0| $ and of the unitary Weyl operators enables us to construct a set of Hermitian dichotomic operators in relativistic scalar Quantum Field Theory in Minkowski spacetime. Employing test functions supported in diamond regions, both Bell and Mermin inequalities are studied by means of a numerical setup. In addition to reporting expressive violations of both inequalities, the cluster property is also checked.

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Bell-CHSH inequality and unitary transformations in Quantum Field Theory

Unitary transformations are employed to enhance the violations of the Bell-CHSH inequality in relativistic Quantum Field Theory. The case of the scalar field in $1+1$ Minkowski space-time is scrutinized by relying on the Tomita-Takesaki modular theory. The example of the bounded Hermitian operator $sign(\varphi(f))$, where $\varphi(f)$ stands for the smeared scalar field, is worked out. It is shown that unitary deformations enable for violations of the Bell-CHSH inequality. The setup is generalized to the Proca vector field by means of its equivalence with the scalar theory.

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Investigation of the Bell-CHSH inequality in diamond regions

A numerical setup for the Bell-CHSH inequality for causal diamonds in $1+1$ Minkowski spacetime is presented. Upon choosing a suitable set of test functions supported in the diamonds, sensible violations are reported for the correlation function of Weyl operators of a real scalar massive field in the vacuum state.

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Bell's inequality in relativistic Quantum Field Theory

A concise and self-contained introduction to the Bell inequality in relativistic Quantum Field Theory is presented. Taking the example of a real scalar massive field, the violation of the Bell inequality in the vacuum state and for causal complementary wedges is illustrated.

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Introduction to Bell's inequality in Quantum Mechanics

A pedagogical introduction to Bell's inequality in Quantum Mechanics is presented. Several examples, ranging from spin $1/2$ to coherent and squeezed states are worked out. The generalization to Mermin's inequalities and to GHZ states is also outlined.

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Gluing together Quantum Field Theory and Quantum Mechanics: a look at the Bell-CHSH inequality

The Bell-CHSH inequality in the vacuum state of a relativistic scalar quantum field is revisited by making use of the Hilbert space ${\cal H} \otimes {\cal H}_{AB}$, where ${\cal H}$ and ${\cal H}_{AB}$ stand, respectively, for the Hilbert space of the scalar field and of a generic bipartite quantum mechanical system. The construction of Hermitian, field-dependent, dichotomic operators is devised as well as the Bell-CHSH inequality. Working out the $AB$ part of the inequality, the resulting Bell-CHSH correlation function for the quantum field naturally emerges from unitary Weyl operators. Furthermore, introducing a Jaynes-Cummings type Hamiltonian accounting for the interaction between the scalar field and a pair of qubits, the quantum corrections to the Bell-CHSH inequality in the vacuum state of the scalar field are evaluated till the second order in perturbation theory.

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A study of the spin 1 Unruh-De Witt detectors

A study of the spin 1 Unruh-De Witt detectors interacting with a relativistic scalar quantum field is presented. After tracing out the field modes, the resulting density matrix for a bipartite qutrit system is employed to investigate the violation of the Bell-CHSH inequality. Unlike the case of spin $1/2$, for which the effects of the quantum field result in a decreasing of the size of violation, in the case of spin $1$ both decreasing and increasing of the violation may occur. This effect is ascribed to the fact that Tsirelson's bound is not saturated in the case of qutrits.

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Bell-CHSH inequality and unitary operators

Unitary operators are employed to investigate the violation of the Bell-CHSH inequality. The ensuing modifications affecting both classical and quantum bounds are elucidated. The relevance of a particular class of unitary operators whose expectation values are real is pointed out. For these operators, the classical and quantum bounds remain unaltered, being given, respectively, by $2$ and $2\sqrt{2}$. As an example, the Weyl unitary operators for a real scalar field in relativistic Quantum Field Theory are discussed.

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Quantum-classical correspondence of a system of interacting bosons in a triple-well potential

We study the quantum-classical correspondence of an experimentally accessible system of interacting bosons in a tilted triple-well potential. With the semiclassical analysis, we get a better understanding of the different phases of the quantum system and how they could be used for quantum information science. In the integrable limits, our analysis of the stationary points of the semiclassical Hamiltonian reveals critical points associated with second-order quantum phase transitions. In the nonintegrable domain, the system exhibits crossovers. Depending on the parameters and quantities, the quantum-classical correspondence holds for very few bosons. In some parameter regions, the ground state is robust (highly sensitive) to changes in the interaction strength (tilt amplitude), which may be of use for quantum information protocols (quantum sensing).

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Intrinsic bounds of a two-qudit random evolution

We investigate entangled qudits evolving under random, local $SU(d)$ operations and demonstrate that this evolution is constrained by intrinsic bounds, showing robust features of two-qudit entangled states that can be useful for fault tolerant implementations of phase gates. Our analytical results are supported by numerical simulations and confirmed by experiments on liquid-state nuclear magnetic resonance qubits.

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Experimental realization of the Yang-Baxter Equation via NMR interferometry

The Yang-Baxter equation is an important tool in theoretical physics, with many applications in different domains that span from condensed matter to string theory. Recently, the interest on the equation has increased due to its connection to quantum information processing. It has been shown that the Yang-Baxter equation is closely related to quantum entanglement and quantum computation. Therefore, owing to the broad relevance of this equation, besides theoretical studies, it also became significant to pursue its experimental implementation. Here, we show an experimental realization of the Yang-Baxter equation and verify its validity through a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) interferometric setup. Our experiment was performed on a liquid state Iodotrifluoroethylene sample which contains molecules with three qubits. We use Controlled-transfer gates that allow us to build a pseudo-pure state from which we are able to apply a quantum information protocol that implements the Yang-Baxter equation.

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