Quantum theory of information and measurement
- UE code SPHYM135
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Schedule
22Quarter 1
- ECTS Credits 3
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Language
French
- Teacher Caudano Yves
Understanding of fundamental notions of quantum information: superposition, entanglement, contextuality, entropy
Mastery of quantum states: qubits, density operator, reduced density operator
Essential tools of quantum state geometry: Bloch sphere, geometric phases, distance between states
Von Neumann model of quantum measurement and notion of post-selection
Contextualizing difficulties in interpreting quantum phenomena
Master the essential physical concepts associated with the growing importance of information and entanglement in quantum mechanics. In-depth study of the formalization and modeling of measurement in quantum mechanics. Examine a number of key questions concerning the foundations of quantum mechanics (non-relativistic) and the difficulties associated with its interpretation.
Quantum measurement models
Strong and weak quantum measurements
Qubits, Bloch sphere, density matrix
Quantum gates
Quantum information
Entropy
Quantum algorithms and computers
Quantum communications and cryptography
Quantum paradoxes
Entanglement and Bell's inequality
Geometric phase
Contextuality
Lecture
Assessment method to be determined during the year in consultation with the students (the assessment method is the same for all students): standard oral examination (typically two randomly selected questions with preparation time) or oral presentation of a written personal work followed by some questions on the work and its links with the course.
Quantum computation and quantum information. Nielsen and Chuang. Cambridge University Press
Quantum information. Wilde. Cambridge University Press
Quantum theory: concepts and methods. Asher Peres. Kluwer
Quantum Paradoxes: Quantum Theory for the Perplexed. Yakir Aharonov, Daniel Rohrlich. Wiley
Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
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Master in Physics | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
Master in Physics, Research focus | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
Master in Physics, Professional focus | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
Master in Physics, Professional focus in Physics and Data | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
Master in Physics, Teaching focus | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
Master in Physics, Professional focus | Standard | 1 | 3 | |
Master in Physics, Professional focus in Physics and Data | Standard | 1 | 3 | |
Master in Physics, Teaching focus | Standard | 1 | 3 | |
Master in Physics | Standard | 1 | 3 | |
Master in Physics, Research focus | Standard | 1 | 3 | |
Master in Physics, Research focus | Standard | 2 | 3 | |
Master in Physics, Professional focus | Standard | 2 | 3 | |
Master in Physics, Professional focus in Physics and Data | Standard | 2 | 3 | |
Master in Physics, Teaching focus | Standard | 2 | 3 |