quantum-state-computational-11
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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:
- Initialize both qubits to ground state |0⟩
- Apply X (Pauli-X) gate to both qubits
- Measure both qubits in Z basis: outcomes are always 1, 1
Relation to Other States
- Single-qubit: tensor product of two one states
- One-qubit excitation: Computational 01 or Computational 10
- No excitation: Computational 00
- Bell states: |11⟩ is a component of Bell 00 (|Φ⁺⟩) and Bell 11 (|Φ⁻⟩)
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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