Robust tripartite-to-bipartite entanglement localization by weak measurements and reversal

TL;DR

This paper introduces a method using weak measurements and reversals to reliably convert tripartite entanglement into bipartite entanglement, even under noise, aiding quantum communication.

Contribution

It presents a novel active technique for entanglement localization that is robust against decoherence and losses, enhancing quantum network capabilities.

Findings

Achieves near-maximal bipartite entanglement from tripartite states

Effective in the presence of losses and phase diffusion

Provides a practical approach for quantum communication

Abstract

We propose a robust and efficient approach for tripartite-to-bipartite entanglement localization. By using weak measurements and quantum measurement reversal, an almost maximal entangled state shared by two parties can be generated with the assistance of the third party by local quantum operations and classical communication from a W-like state. We show that this approach works well in the presence of losses and phase diffusion. Our method provides an active way to fight against decoherence, and might help for quantum communication and distributed quantum computation.