Physics:Quantum No-cloning theorem

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The no-cloning theorem: an unknown quantum state cannot be copied perfectly by a physical operation.

Quantum No-cloning theorem is a planned ScholarlyWiki page in the Quantum Collection about the no-cloning theorem in quantum information.


Overview

Placeholder: explain why linear quantum evolution forbids perfect copying of an arbitrary unknown quantum state.

Key ideas

Placeholder: cover linearity, unknown states, quantum copying limits, cryptography, measurement disturbance.

Statement of the theorem

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Simple linearity argument

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Consequences for cryptography

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Relation to measurement

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Author: Harold Foppele


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