This largely self-contained book on the theory of quantum information focuses on precise mathematical formulations and proofs of fundamental facts that form the foundation of the subject. It is intended for graduate students and researchers in mathematics, computer science, and theoretical physics seeking to develop a thorough understanding of key results, proof techniques, and methodologies that are relevant to a wide range of research topics within the theory of quantum information and computation. The book is accessible to readers with an understanding of basic mathematics, including linear algebra, mathematical analysis, and probability theory. An introductory chapter summarizes these necessary mathematical prerequisites, and starting from this foundation, the book includes clear and complete proofs of all results it presents. Each subsequent chapter includes challenging exercises intended to help readers to develop their own skills for discovering proofs concerning the theory of quantum information Read more...
Abstract:
Intended for graduate students and researchers, this book presents a formal development of the mathematical theory of quantum information. Largely self-contained, with clear proofs and a wide range of exercises, it will help the reader grasp the fundamental facts and techniques that form the mathematical foundations of the subject. Read more...
Author(s): Watrous, John
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Year: 2018
Language: English
Pages: 590
Tags: Quantum theory.;Quantum computing.;Quantum computing;Quantum theory
Content: 1. Mathematical preliminaries
2. Basic notions of quantum information
3. Similarity and distance among states and channels
4. Unital channels and majorization
5. Quantum entropy and source coding
6. Bipartite entanglement
7. Permutation invariance and unitarily invariant measures
8. Quantum channel capacities
References
List of symbols and notations
Index.