# Optimal distinction between non-orthogonal quantum states

@article{Peres1998OptimalDB,
title={Optimal distinction between non-orthogonal quantum states},
author={A. Peres and Daniel R. Terno},
journal={Journal of Physics A},
year={1998},
volume={31},
pages={7105-7111}
}
• Published 1998
• Mathematics, Physics
• Journal of Physics A
Given a finite set of linearly independent quantum states, an observer who examines a single quantum system may sometimes identify its state with certainty. However, unless these quantum states are orthogonal, there is a finite probability of failure. A complete solution is given to the problem of optimal distinction of three states, having arbitrary prior probabilities and arbitrary detection values. A generalization to more than three states is outlined.
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