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Unified quantification of entanglement and nonstabilizerness in information scrambling and their trade-off relation

Mao Kaneyasu and Yoshihiko Hasegawa

Phys. Rev. A - Accepted 12 November, 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/frnd-ldcj

Abstract

Entanglement and nonstabilizerness are among the most fundamental properties unique to quantum systems. Each quantity captures a different aspect of non-classical behavior, and each can be regarded as a resource within its own operational setting. However, the interrelation between them has not yet been fully clarified, and whether a more fundamental measure exists remains an open question. Addressing these issues is essential for deepening our understanding of quantumness. In this study, we establish a unified resource theory of information scrambling, consisting of two types: entanglement scrambling and nonstabilizerness scrambling. We introduce a measure that jointly characterizes both types of scrambling. This unified approach reveals a rigorous trade-off relation between entanglement and nonstabilizerness scrambling, as the exact maximum value of the proposed measure can be derived analytically. Furthermore, we quantify the scrambling capability of unitary transformations in terms of their ability to amplify this measure. We also discuss the relevance of our framework to the Pauli propagation method as a practical application. Our work provides insights into the connection between entanglement and nonstabilizerness that extend beyond the context of information scrambling.

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