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MATH 422 Topics in Quantum Information Theory

Selected topics in quantum information theory. Quantum operations, distance measures for quantum states and channels. Quantum error-correction: Shor code, Calderbarnk-Shor-Steane codes and stabilizer codes. Quantum entropy and its properties. Information-theoretic protocols: quantum data compression and noisy quantum channels. Quantum cryptography: quantum key distribution, BB84 protocol and its security proof. Credit units: 3 ECTS Credit units: 5, Prerequisite: MATH 220 or MATH 223 or MATH 225 or MATH 241.

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