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Computational 11 (|11⟩)

Computational 11 state |11⟩ is the product of two excited state qubits. It is a separable (unentangled) state and an eigenstate of both Z₁ and Z₂ operators with eigenvalue -1.

Definition

$$|11\rangle = |1\rangle_1 \otimes |1\rangle_2 = \begin{pmatrix} 0 \\ 0 \\ 0 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix}$$

in the computational basis ordering (|00⟩, |01⟩, |10⟩, |11⟩).

Properties

  • Separable: factorizes into independent single-qubit states
  • Product state: no entanglement between qubits
  • Z eigenstates: Z₁|11⟩ = -|11⟩, Z₂|11⟩ = -|11⟩ (both with eigenvalue -1)
  • Pure state: purity = 1, zero entropy
  • Excited state: both qubits in their highest energy level

Role in Quantum Computing

  • Fully excited: represents both qubits in their excited state
  • Measurement outcome: measured in Z basis yields 11 with certainty
  • Basis state: building block for superpositions and entangled states
  • Endpoint: result of applying X gates to both qubits starting from |00⟩

Construction

Prepare by:

  1. Initialize both qubits to ground state |0⟩
  2. Apply X (Pauli-X) gate to both qubits
  3. Measure both qubits in Z basis: outcomes are always 1, 1

Relation to Other States

Measurement

Measuring |11⟩ in the computational (Z) basis always yields outcome 11. Measuring in other bases (X or Y) requires rotating both qubits first.

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