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Fortschritte der Physik

Compression of Quantum Information

Michał Horodecki

Published Jul 1, 2001• 1 citation
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Abstract

We review the theory of compression of quantum information. In particular, compression of pure as well as mixed signal states is presented in unified framework. Open problems and perspectives are discussed.
DOI
10.1002/1521-3978(200107)49:7<667::aid-prop667>3.0.co;2-p

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