Interface Between Quantum Information and Statistical Physics
Interface Between Quantum Information and Statistical Physics

Author: Mikio Nakahara

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 9814425281

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This book is a collection of contributions to the Symposium on Interface between Quantum Information and Statistical Physics held at Kinki University in November 2011. Subjects of the symposium include quantum adiabatic computing, quantum simulator using bosons, classical statistical physics, among others. Contributions to this book are prepared in a self-contained manner so that a reader with a modest background may understand the subjects.

Lectures on Quantum Computing, Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
Lectures on Quantum Computing, Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics

Author: Mikio Nakahara

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 9814425192

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This book is a collection of lecture notes from the Symposium on Quantum Computing, Thermodynamics, and Statistical Physics, held at Kinki University in March 2012. Quantum information theory has a deep connection with statistical physics and thermodynamics. This volume introduces some of the topics on interface among the mentioned fields. Subjects included in the lecture notes include quantum annealing method, nonequilibrium thermodynamics and spin glass theory, among others. These subjects were presented with much emphasis put in its relevance in quantum information theory. These lecture notes are prepared in a self-contained manner so that a reader with modest background may understand the subjects.

Quantum Information Theory and Quantum Statistics
Quantum Information Theory and Quantum Statistics

Author: Dénes Petz

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-10-20

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 3540746366

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This concise and readable book addresses primarily readers with a background in classical statistical physics and introduces quantum mechanical notions as required. Conceived as a primer to bridge the gap between statistical physics and quantum information, it emphasizes concepts and thorough discussions of the fundamental notions and prepares the reader for deeper studies, not least through a selection of well chosen exercises.

Quantum Thermodynamics
Quantum Thermodynamics

Author: Sebastian Deffner

Publisher: Morgan & Claypool Publishers

Published: 2019-07-02

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1643276581

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This book provides an introduction to the emerging field of quantum thermodynamics, with particular focus on its relation to quantum information and its implications for quantum computers and next generation quantum technologies. The text, aimed at graduate level physics students with a working knowledge of quantum mechanics and statistical physics, provides a brief overview of the development of classical thermodynamics and its quantum formulation in Chapter 1. Chapter 2 then explores typical thermodynamic settings, such as cycles and work extraction protocols, when the working material is genuinely quantum. Finally, Chapter 3 explores the thermodynamics of quantum information processing and introduces the reader to some more state of-the-art topics in this exciting and rapidly developing research field.

Quantum Information Processing with Finite Resources
Quantum Information Processing with Finite Resources

Author: Marco Tomamichel

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-10-14

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 3319218913

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This book provides the reader with the mathematical framework required to fully explore the potential of small quantum information processing devices. As decoherence will continue to limit their size, it is essential to master the conceptual tools which make such investigations possible. A strong emphasis is given to information measures that are essential for the study of devices of finite size, including Rényi entropies and smooth entropies. The presentation is self-contained and includes rigorous and concise proofs of the most important properties of these measures. The first chapters will introduce the formalism of quantum mechanics, with particular emphasis on norms and metrics for quantum states. This is necessary to explore quantum generalizations of Rényi divergence and conditional entropy, information measures that lie at the core of information theory. The smooth entropy framework is discussed next and provides a natural means to lift many arguments from information theory to the quantum setting. Finally selected applications of the theory to statistics and cryptography are discussed. The book is aimed at graduate students in Physics and Information Theory. Mathematical fluency is necessary, but no prior knowledge of quantum theory is required.

Introductory Applied Quantum and Statistical Mechanics
Introductory Applied Quantum and Statistical Mechanics

Author: Peter L. Hagelstein

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2004-03-25

Total Pages: 804

ISBN-13: 9780471202769

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* An applied focus for electrical engineers and materials scientists. * Theoretical results supported with real-world systems and applications. * Includes worked examples and self-study questions. * Solutions manual available.

Quantum Information and Quantum Computing
Quantum Information and Quantum Computing

Author: Mikio Nakahara

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 9814425222

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The open research center project "Interdisciplinary fundamental research toward realization of a quantum computer" has been supported by the Ministry of Education, Japan for five years. This is a collection of the research outcomes by the members engaged in the project. To make the presentation self-contained, it starts with an overview by Mikio Nakahara, which serves as a concise introduction to quantum information and quantum computing. Subsequent contributions include subjects from physics, chemistry, mathematics, and information science, reflecting upon the wide variety of scientists working under this project. These contributions introduce NMR quantum computing and related techniques, number theory and coding theory, quantum error correction, photosynthesis, non-classical correlations and entanglement, neutral atom quantum computer, among others. Each of the contributions will serve as a short introduction to these cutting edge research fields.

Quantum Information with Continuous Variables of Atoms and Light
Quantum Information with Continuous Variables of Atoms and Light

Author: N. J. Cerf

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 629

ISBN-13: 1860948162

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Quantum information describes the new field which bridges quantum physics and information science. The quantum world allows for completely new architectures and protocols. While originally formulated in continuous quantum variables, the field worked almost exclusively with discrete variables, such as single photons and photon pairs. The renaissance of continuous variables came with European research consortia such as ACQUIRE (Advanced Coherent Quantum Information Research) in the late 1990s, and QUICOV (Quantum Information with Continuous Variables) from 2000OCo2003. The encouraging research results of QUICOV and the new conference series CVQIP (Continuous Variable Quantum Information Processing) triggered the idea for this book. This book presents the state of the art of quantum information with continuous quantum variables. The individual chapters discuss results achieved in QUICOV and presented at the first five CVQIP conferences from 2002OCo2006. Many world-leading scientists working on continuous variables outside Europe also contribute to the book.

A Short Introduction to Quantum Information and Quantum Computation
A Short Introduction to Quantum Information and Quantum Computation

Author: Michel Le Bellac

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2006-06-15

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 1139457047

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Quantum information and computation is a rapidly expanding and cross-disciplinary subject. This book, first published in 2006, gives a self-contained introduction to the field for physicists, mathematicians and computer scientists who want to know more about this exciting subject. After a step-by-step introduction to the quantum bit (qubit) and its main properties, the author presents the necessary background in quantum mechanics. The core of the subject, quantum computation, is illustrated by a detailed treatment of three quantum algorithms: Deutsch, Grover and Shor. The final chapters are devoted to the physical implementation of quantum computers, including the most recent aspects, such as superconducting qubits and quantum dots, and to a short account of quantum information. Written at a level suitable for undergraduates in physical sciences, no previous knowledge of quantum mechanics is assumed, and only elementary notions of physics are required. The book includes many short exercises, with solutions available to instructors through [email protected].

Diversities in Quantum Computation and Quantum Information
Diversities in Quantum Computation and Quantum Information

Author: Mikio Nakahara

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9814425982

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This book is a collection of lecture notes and contributions in "Summer School on Diversities in Quantum Computation/Information" held on 1-5 August, 2010 at U-Community Hotel, Higashi-Osaka, Japan. Lecturers are world class authorities in respective areas in quantum information and quantum computing including physics, mathematics, chemistry and information science. They lectured on cutting-edge research frontiers where they are currently working, including quantum error correction, relativistic quantum information, quantum computing of link polynomials, quantum algorithms, etc. Each lecture note is written in a self-contained manner so that it may be used as a textbook for one semester graduate course or advanced undergraduate course. Contributions report current research subjects also in a self-contained manner. We believe that these articles are accessible to the readers form various disciplines.