no-cloning theorem
in quantum information theory, the statement that it is impossible to create an independent and identical copy of an arbitrary unknown quantum state
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no-cloning theorem
Summary
no-cloning theorem is a no-go theorem[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- no-cloning theorem's instance of is recorded as no-go theorem[3].
- no-cloning theorem is part of list of theorems[4].
- no-cloning theorem's Commons category is recorded as No-cloning theorem[5].
- no-cloning theorem is the opposite of quantum no-deleting theorem[6].
- no-cloning theorem's main subject is quantum cloning[7].
- no-cloning theorem's proved by is recorded as William Wootters[8].
- no-cloning theorem's proved by is recorded as Wojciech H. Zurek[9].
- no-cloning theorem's proved by is recorded as Dennis Dieks[10].
- no-cloning theorem's Stack Exchange tag is recorded as https://quantumcomputing.stackexchange.com/tags/no-cloning-theorem[11].
- no-cloning theorem's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[12].
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Definition and Type
no-cloning theorem's instance of is recorded as no-go theorem[3]. It is the opposite of quantum no-deleting theorem[6].
Use and Application
no-cloning theorem is part of list of theorems[4].
Why It Matters
no-cloning theorem has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[13]