Integrated Information in Relational Quantum Dynamics (RQD)
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| contents | We introduce a quantum integrated-information measure $Φ$ for multipartite states within the Relational Quantum Dynamics (RQD) framework. $Φ(ρ)$ is defined as the minimum quantum Jensen-Shannon distance between an n-partite density operator $ρ$ and any product state over a bipartition of its subsystems. We prove that its square-root induces a genuine metric on state space and that $Φ$ is monotonic under all completely positive trace-preserving maps. Restricting the search to bipartitions yields a unique optimal split and a unique closest product state. From this geometric picture we derive a canonical entanglement witness directly tied to $Φ$ and construct an integration dendrogram that reveals the full hierarchical correlation structure of $ρ$. We further show that there always exists an "optimal observer"-a channel or basis-that preserves $Φ$ better than any alternative. Finally, we propose a quantum Markov blanket theorem: the boundary of the optimal bipartition isolates subsystems most effectively. Our framework unites categorical enrichment, convex-geometric methods, and operational tools, forging a concrete bridge between integrated information theory and quantum information science. |
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| spellingShingle | Integrated Information in Relational Quantum Dynamics (RQD) Zaghi, Arash Quantum Physics We introduce a quantum integrated-information measure $Φ$ for multipartite states within the Relational Quantum Dynamics (RQD) framework. $Φ(ρ)$ is defined as the minimum quantum Jensen-Shannon distance between an n-partite density operator $ρ$ and any product state over a bipartition of its subsystems. We prove that its square-root induces a genuine metric on state space and that $Φ$ is monotonic under all completely positive trace-preserving maps. Restricting the search to bipartitions yields a unique optimal split and a unique closest product state. From this geometric picture we derive a canonical entanglement witness directly tied to $Φ$ and construct an integration dendrogram that reveals the full hierarchical correlation structure of $ρ$. We further show that there always exists an "optimal observer"-a channel or basis-that preserves $Φ$ better than any alternative. Finally, we propose a quantum Markov blanket theorem: the boundary of the optimal bipartition isolates subsystems most effectively. Our framework unites categorical enrichment, convex-geometric methods, and operational tools, forging a concrete bridge between integrated information theory and quantum information science. |
| title | Integrated Information in Relational Quantum Dynamics (RQD) |
| topic | Quantum Physics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.12016 |