Theory of Quantum Information
by John Watrous
Publisher: University of Calgary 2004
Number of pages: 125
Description:
The focus of this course will be on the mathematical theory of quantum information. We will begin with a development of basic principles and methods for reasoning about quantum information, and then move on to a discussion of various results concerning quantum information as the course progresses.
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