Theoretical foundations of quantum information processing and communication : selected topics

Erwin Brüning, Francesco Petruccione

Marco Bellini, F. S. Cataliotti, Augusto Smerzi

The International Conference on Quantum Information Processing and Communication (QIPC) 2013 was organized within the QUIE2T Coordination Action (Quantum Information and Entanglement Enabled Technologies), an FP7 Coordination Action to support QIPC in Europe. It covered a broad range of topics on quantum information and quantum communication, physical realizations of quantum systems for information technologies and topical subjects such as quantum enhanced measurements, foundations of quantum information, quantum simulations and many-body systems.

Giulio Chiribella

Benjamin W. Schumacher, Michael D. Westmoreland

A new and exciting approach to the basics of quantum theory, this undergraduate textbook contains extensive discussions of conceptual puzzles and over 800 exercises and problems. Beginning with three elementary 'qubit' systems, the book develops the formalism of quantum theory, addresses questions of measurement and distinguishability, and explores the dynamics of quantum systems. In addition to the standard topics covered in other textbooks, it also covers communication and measurement, quantum entanglement, entropy and thermodynamics, and quantum information processing. This textbook gives a broad view of quantum theory by emphasizing dynamical evolution, and exploring conceptual and foundational issues. It focuses on contemporary topics, including measurement, time evolution, open systems, quantum entanglement, and the role of information.

János A. Bergou, Mark S. Hillery

Elloá B. Guedes, Francisco de Assis, Rex A. C. Medeiros