Separability criterion using one observable for special states: Entanglement detection via quantum quench

TL;DR

This paper introduces a method to detect bipartite entanglement in many-body quantum systems using a single observable in a specific basis, simplifying the detection process through quantum quench and prior state information.

Contribution

The authors establish a class of states where measuring connected correlations in one basis suffices for entanglement detection, leveraging quantum quench to find the basis, which is a novel simplification.

Findings

Single observable measurement can detect entanglement in certain states.

Quantum quench helps identify the appropriate measurement basis.

The method improves sensitivity over previous correlation techniques.

Abstract

Detecting entanglement in many-body quantum systems is crucial but challenging, typically requiring multiple measurements. Here, we establish the class of states where measuring connected correlations in just $\textit{one}$ basis is sufficient and necessary to detect bipartite separability, provided the appropriate basis and observables are chosen. This methodology leverages prior information about the state, which, although insufficient to reveal the complete state or its entanglement, enables our one basis approach to be effective. We discuss the possibility of one observable entanglement detection in a variety of systems, including those without conserved charges, such as the Transverse Ising model, reaching the appropriate basis via quantum quench. This provides a much simpler pathway of detection than previous works. It also shows improved sensitivity from Pearson Correlation detection techniques.