Pseudoentropy sum rule by analytical continuation of the superposition parameter

TL;DR

This paper introduces a sum rule linking pseudoentropy and entanglement entropy in superposition states, derived via analytical continuation, with implications for gravity duals and entropy bounds.

Contribution

It presents a novel sum rule connecting pseudoentropy and entanglement entropy through analytical continuation, unifying transition and density matrices in superposition states.

Findings

Derived sum rules for pseudoentropy and transition matrices.

Linked the sum rule to the singularity structure of entropy functions.

Explored applications to gravity duals and entropy bounds.

Abstract

In this paper, we establish a sum rule that connects the pseudoentropy and entanglement entropy of a superposition state. Through analytical continuation of the superposition parameter, we demonstrate that the transition matrix and density matrix of the superposition state can be treated in a unified manner. Within this framework, we naturally derive sum rules for the (reduced) transition matrix, pseudo R\'enyi entropy, and pseudoentropy. Furthermore, we demonstrate the close relationship between the sum rule for pseudoentropy and the singularity structure of the entropy function for the superposition state after analytical continuation. We also explore potential applications of the sum rule, including its relevance to understanding the gravity dual of non-Hermitian transition matrices and establishing upper bounds for the absolute value of pseudoentropy.