Quantum $U$-channels on $S$-spaces

Abstract

If the symmetry, (an operator $J$ satisfying $J=J^*=J^{-1}$) which defines the Krein space, is replaced by a (not necessarily self-adjoint) unitary, then we have the notion of an $S$-space which was introduced by Szafraniec. In this paper, we consider $S$-spaces and study the structure of completely $U$-positive maps between the algebras of bounded linear operators. We first give a Stinespring-type representation for a completely $U$-positive map. On the other hand, we introduce Choi $U$-matrix of a linear map and establish the equivalence of the Kraus $U$-decompositions and Choi $U$-matrices. Then we study properties of nilpotent completely $U$-positive maps. We develop the $U$-PPT criterion for separability of quantum $U$-states and discuss the entanglement breaking condition of quantum $U$-channels and explore $U$-PPT squared conjecture. Finally, we give concrete examples of completely $U$-positive maps and examples of $3 \otimes 3$ quantum $U$-states which are $U$-entangled and $U$-separable.