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Tariq Aziz

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Maximal Fisher Budget Forces Blind Directions in Bipartite Collective SU(d) Metrology

For pure two-qudit probes used in a single fixed setting to estimate a common SU(d) transformation, maximal total Fisher sensitivity and full local identifiability are mutually exclusive. We derive exact identities that determine the trace of the quantum Fisher information matrix from two measurable probe properties: exchange symmetry and collective polarization. Every maximizer is exchange symmetric and maximally entangled. Its Fisher matrix has equal sensitivity in every visible direction, while $d(d-1)/2$ generator directions are blind. More generally, weak compatibility, defined by vanishing mean generator commutators, forces at least $\lfloor d/2\rfloor$ blind directions for every pure bipartite probe. A probe-defined antiunitary invariant classifies the complete Fisher spectrum at maximal entanglement, and approaches to the optimum that preserve exchange symmetry have a divergent Holevo cost. The bipartite obstruction is sharp in particle number: for $N\geq 3$, generalized GHZ probes can satisfy weak compatibility, attain the corresponding $N$-partite Fisher trace bound, and retain full local identifiability. Hence, Fisher sensitivity, weak compatibility, identifiability, and attainable precision are distinct resources in quantum metrology with noncommuting generators.

quant-ph

Finer sub-Planck structures and displacement sensitivity of SU(1,1) circular states

Quantum states with sub-Planck features exhibit sensitivity to phase-space displacements beyond the standard quantum limit, making them useful for quantum metrology. In the context of the SU(1,1) group, sub-Planck features have been constructed through the superposition of four Perelomov coherent states on the hyperbolic plane (the SU(1,1) compass state). However, these structures differ in scale along different phase-space directions (anisotropic features), resulting in nonuniform sensitivity enhancement to phase-space displacements. Here, we construct $N$-component compass states, which are obtained by superposing $N \geq 6$ SU(1,1) coherent states with an even total number, evenly arranged along a circular path on the hyperbolic plane; that is, all components lie at the same distance from the origin and have equal angular spacing of $\frac{2\pi}{N}$. We observe that these generalized SU(1,1) compass states exhibit isotropic sub-Planck structures, leading to an isotropic enhancement in sensitivity to phase-space displacements that progressively increases with larger $N$. These states are directly relevant to quantum platforms supporting Kerr-type interactions between two bosonic modes, where the underlying SU(1,1) dynamical symmetry enables the generation of multicomponent SU(1,1) compass states. Specifically, the compact evolution of SU(1,1) coherent states under the considered dynamics enables the generation of multicomponent SU(1,1) compass states at specific times. We also investigate the effects of thermal decoherence on these multicomponent compass states within a frequency-resolved Lindblad framework, demonstrating the evolution and degradation of their nonclassical signatures.

quant-ph

Entropic Diagram Characterization of Quantum Coherence: Degenerate Distillation and the Maximum Eigenvalue Uncertainty Bound

We develop a rigorous framework for quantifying quantum coherence in finite-dimensional systems by applying the Schur-Horn majorization theorem to relate eigenvalue distributions and diagonal entries of density matrices. Building on this foundation, we introduce a versatile suite of coherence measures, including the relative cross-entropy of coherence and its partial variants, that satisfy all resource theoretic axioms under incoherent operations. This unifying approach clarifies the geometric boundaries of physically realizable states in von Neumann-Tsallis entropy space and uncovers the phenomenon of degenerate coherence distillation where symmetry in the eigenvalue spectrum enables enhanced coherence extraction in higher-dimensional systems. In addition, we strengthen the entropy-based uncertainty relation by refining the Maassen-Uffink bound to account for the largest eigenvalues across distinct measurement bases. This refinement forges a deeper connection between entropy and uncertainty, which yields operationally meaningful constraints for quantum information tasks. Altogether, our findings illustrate the power of majorization in resource-theoretic analyses of quantum coherence, which offer valuable tools for both fundamental research and real-world applications in quantum information processing.

quant-ph

Quantumness and entropic uncertainty for a pair of static Unruh-DeWitt detectors

In this study, we investigate a pair of detectors operating in Minkowski space-time and analyze the characteristics of various quantum resources within this framework. Specifically, we focus on examining the properties of Bell nonlocality, quantum coherence, the nonlocal advantage of quantum coherence (NAQC), and measured uncertainty in relation to the energy ratio and the distance between the detectors. Additionally, we examine how the initial states influence these quantum properties. Notably, our findings reveal that both a larger energy ratio and a greater separation between the detectors degrade the system's quantumness. Moreover, we explore the evolution of entropic uncertainty and demonstrate its inverse correlation with both Bell nonlocality and coherence, highlighting the intricate interplay between these quantum resources. These insights provide a deeper understanding of quantumness in a relativistic framework and may contribute to the ongoing discussion on the black hole information paradox.

hep-th

Spectral Bounds on Entropy and Ergotropy via Statistical Effective Temperature in Classical Polarization and Quantum Thermal States

We formulate a unified definition of the statistical effective temperature (SET) for finite-dimensional classical and quantum systems using dimension-dependent indices of purity derived from the eigenvalue spectrum. This spectral approach bypasses the need for Hamiltonians or energy gaps and remains applicable to both quantum density matrices and classical polarization coherency matrices. The SET framework naturally describes the divergence of inverse temperature near pure, non-degenerate states, consistent with the third law. Using entropy-SET diagrams, we explore spectral bounds in two-, three-, and four-level systems, which reveal physically realizable entropy regions, rank-dependent constraints, and cusp-like features. A Hamiltonian-free parametric spectrum ansatz provides a universal reference curve within these bounds. Furthermore, we derive spectral bounds on ergotropy as a function of entropy and SET, which quantify the maximum extractable work under passive constraints and introduce the notion of structured-states, engineered spectral configurations that saturate these bounds. Our analysis shows that SET serves as a thermodynamically meaningful and operationally relevant quantity for bounding entropy and ergotropy in both classical polarization systems and quantum thermal states.

quant-ph

Numerical Solution of a Singularly - Perturbed Boundary-Value Problems by Using A Non-Polynomial Spline

We consider a non-polynomial cubic spline to develop the classes of methods for the numerical solution of singularly perturbed two-point boundary value problems. The proposed methods are second and fourth order accurate and applicable to problems both in singular and non-singular cases. Numerical results are given to illustrate the efficiency of our methods and compared with the methods given by different authors.

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