Measurement operator for Chsh experiment

In summary, the conversation discusses an experiment described in a paper where measurement results are summed instead of measuring the sum. The quantum measurement operator is not the usual sum of operators, but a specialized formula that satisfies the condition. This formula leads to a large 256x256 matrix for the measurement operator in a Bell Chsh 2 channel experiment.
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The experiment is described at p26 of http://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0402001

In this experiment we see that we sum measurement results and not measure the sum.

Is then the quantum measurement operator not :

$$S=A\otimes B\otimes\mathbb{1_{64}}-\mathbb{1_{4}}\otimes A\otimes B'\otimes\mathbb{1_{16}}+\mathbb{1_{16}}\otimes A'\otimes B\otimes\mathbb{1_{4}}+\mathbb{1_{64}}\otimes A'\otimes B'$$

Since we have the eigenvalues of S $$eig(S)\in\{-4,-2,0,2,4\}$$ ?
 
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In other words it seems that in this experiment we do the sum of measurement results $$v(AB)-v(AB')+v(A'B)+v(A'B')$$

We are searching for the operation $$\diamond$$ such that we have $$v(A)+v(B)=v(A\diamond B)$$

This cannot be the usual sum of operators but $$A\diamond B=A\otimes 1+1\otimes B$$ satisfies the condition above.

So that for four terms it is easily generalized and we get that in fact the measurement operator corresponding to a Bell Chsh 2 channel experiment is a huge 256x256 matrix.

Does this makes any sense ?
 
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Related to Measurement operator for Chsh experiment

1. What is the purpose of a measurement operator in the CHSH experiment?

The measurement operator in the CHSH (Clauser-Horne-Shimony-Holt) experiment is used to measure the correlation between two entangled particles. It allows us to determine whether the particles' properties are correlated or not, which is a key aspect of quantum mechanics.

2. How does the measurement operator work in the CHSH experiment?

The measurement operator acts on one of the entangled particles, changing its state based on the measurement outcome. This change in state is then used to determine the correlation between the two particles, providing information about the quantum entanglement between them.

3. What are the possible measurement outcomes in the CHSH experiment?

The measurement outcomes in the CHSH experiment are either +1 or -1, representing the two possible states of the particle. These outcomes are then used to calculate the CHSH inequality, which can determine the level of correlation between the particles.

4. How does the measurement operator affect the entanglement between particles in the CHSH experiment?

The measurement operator does not directly affect the entanglement between particles in the CHSH experiment. However, it allows us to measure and quantify the correlation between the particles, which is a key aspect of entanglement in quantum mechanics.

5. Can the measurement operator be used in other experiments besides the CHSH experiment?

Yes, the measurement operator can be used in other experiments that involve entangled particles. It is a fundamental tool in quantum mechanics for measuring and analyzing quantum states and correlations between particles.

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