Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2025 / iii / Paper 323 / 2 / ii / Solution

The positive partial transpose criterion states that every separable quantum state satisfiesConsequently, a negative eigenvalue of the partial transpose proves entanglement. Positivity of the partial transpose is also sufficient for separability in dimensions $2\otimes 2$ and $2\otimes 3$, equivalently $3\otimes 2$, but it is not sufficient in general higher dimensions.