Exploring the Percolation Phenomena in Quantum Networks

Chuanxin Wang, Xinqi Hu and Gaogao Dong ()
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Chuanxin Wang: School of Mathematical Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
Xinqi Hu: School of Mathematical Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
Gaogao Dong: School of Mathematical Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China

Mathematics, 2024, vol. 12, issue 22, 1-12

Abstract: Quantum entanglement as a non-local correlation between particles is critical to the transmission of quantum information in quantum networks (QNs); the key challenge lies in establishing long-distance entanglement transmission between distant targets. This issue aligns with percolation theory, and as a result, an entanglement distribution scheme called “Classical Entanglement Percolation” (CEP) has been proposed. While this scheme provides an effective framework, “Quantum Entanglement Percolation” (QEP) indicates a lower percolation threshold through quantum preprocessing strategies, which will modify the network topology. Meanwhile, an emerging statistical theory known as “Concurrence Percolation” reveals the unique advantages of quantum networks, enabling entanglement transmission under lower conditions. It fundamentally belongs to a different universality class from classical percolation. Although these studies have made significant theoretical advancements, most are based on an idealized pure state network model. In practical applications, quantum states are often affected by thermal noise, resulting in mixed states. When these mixed states meet specific conditions, they can be transformed into pure states through quantum operations and further converted into singlets with a certain probability, thereby facilitating entanglement percolation in mixed state networks. This finding greatly broadens the application prospects of quantum networks. This review offers a comprehensive overview of the fundamental theories of quantum percolation and the latest cutting-edge research developments.

Keywords: entanglement transmission; quantum communication; complex quantum network; entangled state; percolation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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