The Logic of Quantum Programs

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2109.06792v1
• Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:08:37 GMT
• Title: The Logic of Quantum Programs
• Authors: Alexandru Baltag and Sonja Smets
• Abstract summary: We present a logical calculus for reasoning about information flow in quantum programs. In particular we introduce a dynamic logic that is capable of dealing with quantum measurements, unitary evolutions and entanglements in compound quantum systems.
• Score: 77.34726150561087
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
• Abstract: We present a logical calculus for reasoning about information flow in quantum programs. In particular we introduce a dynamic logic that is capable of dealing with quantum measurements, unitary evolutions and entanglements in compound quantum systems. We give a syntax and a relational semantics in which we abstract away from phases and probabilities. We present a sound proof system for this logic, and we show how to characterize by logical means various forms of entanglement (e.g. the Bell states) and various linear operators. As an example we sketch an analysis of the teleportation protocol.

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