Unified framework for calculating convex roof resource measures

Abstract

Quantum resource theories (QRTs) provide a comprehensive and practical framework for the analysis of diverse quantum phenomena. A fundamental task within QRTs is the quantification of resources inherent in a given quantum state. In this work, we introduce a unified computational framework for a class of widely utilized quantum resource measures, derived from convex roof extensions. We establish that the computation of these convex roof resource measures can be reformulated as an optimization problem over a Stiefel manifold, which can be further unconstrained through polar projection. Compared to existing methods employing semi-definite programming (SDP), gradient-based techniques or seesaw strategy, our approach not only demonstrates satisfying computational efficiency but also maintains applicability across various scenarios within a unified framework. We substantiate the efficacy of our method by applying it to several key quantum resources, including entanglement, coherence, and magic states. Moreover, our methodology can be readily extended to other convex roof quantities beyond the domain of resource theories, suggesting broad applicability in the realm of quantum information theory.