Observing fundamental triple uncertainty relations

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Authors: Yan Wang, Jie Zhou, Xing-Yan Fan, Ze-Yan Hao, Jia-Kun Li, Zhenghao Liu, Ya Xiao, Kai Sun, Jin-Shi Xu, Jing‐Ling Chen, Chuan-Feng Li, Guang-Can Guo
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Abstract

As the fundamental tool in quantum information science, the uncertainty principle is essential for manifesting nonclassical properties of quantum systems. Plenty of efforts on the uncertainty principle with two observables have been achieved, making it an appealing challenge to extend the scenario to multiple observables. Here, based on an optical setup, we demonstrate the uncertainty relations in two-qubit systems involving three physical components with the tight constant $2/\sqrt{3}$, which signifies a more precise limit in the measurement of multiple quantum components and offers deeper insights into the trade-offs between observables. Furthermore, we reveal the correspondence of the maximal values of the uncertainty functions and the degree of entanglement, where the more uncertainty is proportional to the higher degree of entanglement. Our results provide a new insight into understanding the uncertainty relations with multiple observables and may motivate more innovative applications in quantum information science.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Quantum Mechanics and Applications Quantum Information and Cryptography Quantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture

Publication details

Journal / source
Physical Review A
Volume
113
Issue
6
Publication date
5 June 2026
Language
EN