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Layer Cake Representations for Quantum Divergences

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Defining suitable quantum extensions of classical divergences often poses a challenge due to the non-commutative nature of quantum information. In this work, we propose a new approach via what we call the layer cake representation. The resulting quantum R\'enyi and $f$-divergences are then proven to be equivalent to those recently defined via integral representations. Nevertheless, the approach can provide several insights. We give an alternative proof of the integral representation of the relative entropy by Frenkel and prove a conjecture regarding a trace expression for the R\'enyi divergence. Additionally, we give applications to error exponents in hypothesis testing, a new Riemann-Stieltjes type integral representation and a variational representation.

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Optimal Trace Inequalities for Single-Shot Quantum Information

quant-ph · 2026-04-16 · unverdicted · novelty 8.0 · 2 refs

Optimal trace inequalities are derived for single-shot quantum information, replacing prior constants with a smaller Lambert-W prefactor for logarithmic traces and providing optimal two-sided collision-divergence bounds.

Sufficiency and Petz recovery for positive maps

quant-ph · 2026-04-09 · accept · novelty 7.0 · 2 refs

Minimal sufficient Jordan algebras characterize sufficiency for positive trace-preserving maps on quantum states, with Neyman-Pearson tests generating them and equality in data-processing inequalities implying Petz recovery.

Hockey stick $f$-divergences

quant-ph · 2026-07-09 · accept · novelty 5.0

Quantum hockey stick f-divergences are extended to general von Neumann algebras, with regularized Rényi versions shown to coincide with standard Petz and sandwiched Rényi divergences.

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