Thermodynamic Signatures of Gaussian Entanglement Beyond Entropy

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2505.24596v1
• Date: Fri, 30 May 2025 13:43:36 GMT
• Title: Thermodynamic Signatures of Gaussian Entanglement Beyond Entropy
• Authors: Beatriz Polo, Federico Centrone, Mir Alimuddin, Gerardo Adesso,
• Abstract summary: We introduce an entropy-free criterion for entanglement detection in bipartite Gaussian states.<n>We extend our analysis to certain non-Gaussian states and observe analogous energy-based signatures of quantum correlations.
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• Abstract: Continuous-variable quantum thermodynamics in the Gaussian regime provides a promising framework for investigating the energetic role of quantum correlations, particularly in optical systems. In this work, we introduce an entropy-free criterion for entanglement detection in bipartite Gaussian states, rooted in a distinct thermodynamic quantity: ergotropy -- the maximum extractable work via unitary operations. By defining the relative ergotropic gap, which quantifies the disparity between global and local ergotropy, we derive two independent analytical bounds that distinguish entangled from separable states. We show that for a broad class of quantum states, the bounds coincide, making the criterion both necessary and sufficient. We further extend our analysis to certain non-Gaussian states and observe analogous energy-based signatures of quantum correlations. These findings establish a direct operational link between entanglement and energy storage, offering an experimentally accessible approach to entanglement detection in continuous-variable optical platforms.

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