Contraction of Generalized Relative Entropy Under Stochastic Mappings on Matrices
Abstract
The contraction coefficient of stochastic mappings between full matrix algebras is introduced with respect to a generalized relative entropy labeled by an operator convex function g. It is proved that the coefficient is actually independent of g, in particular, it can be most conveniently computed by means of the square function.
Dedicated to Professor Walter Thirring on his 70th birthday