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PHYS-550: Quantum information theory

Summary

After recapping the basics of quantum theory from an information theoretic perspective, we will cover more advanced topics in quantum information theory. This includes introducing measures of quantum information, and developing a more advanced understanding quantum states, channels and measurements.

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Zoë Holmes

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/quantum-information-theory-PHYS-550

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http://go.epfl.ch/PHYS-550

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Summary

Lectures

Instructor

Zoë Holmes

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/quantum-information-theory-PHYS-550

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/PHYS-550

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Ontological neighbourhood

Theoretical computer science

Theory of computation: Quantum computing

Lectures in this course (2)

Quantum State Spaces: Pure vs Mixed States

Explores quantum state spaces, comparing pure and mixed states, and discusses ensemble decompositions.

Quantum Information Theory: Basics and Quantum States

Covers the basics of quantum information theory, focusing on classical and quantum states, evolutions, and measurements.

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