W states

A form of W state — A quantum state of three qubits which has the following shape: |W⟩=1/(√3)(|001⟩+|010⟩+|100⟩). It is remarkable for representing a specific type of multipartite entanglement and for occurring in several applications in quantum information theory.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of W state
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