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Where can I learn Fourier analysis and complex signal processing for quantum mechanics?

I'm requesting resourses to dive deep and get a good grip on complex signals, Fourier analysis and connections to information theory and information encoded by complex signals. My background: 3rd year ...
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References about advanced quantum mechanics

I have already studied quantum mechanics (Sakurai and Bransden Atomic/Molecular physics ) and all the relevant quantum field theory (Weinberg I + II, Schwartz and Birrell-Davies). I'm searching for ...
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Exercises on the subject Theory of Quantum Information

I have recently started to study quantum information theory on Nielsen and Chuang book, but in order to understand the theory better I need to solve more problems, there are in this book. Can you ...
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Tutorials on Quantum Variational Algorithm

I am interested in learning about quantum algorithms, especially quantum variational algorithms. I would like to know where I can find resources that delve into specific quantum variational algorithms ...
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Best books/notes for learning quantum computing for a mathematician with no quantum mechanics background [duplicate]

I have a PhD in numerical analysis for PDE, and for this reason I have a very strong background in functional analysis, Hilbert spaces / linear and nonlinear operators, algebra, but also probability. ...
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Overview of quantum energy teleportation

I'm looking for a research-level review of the concept of quantum energy teleportation. I did find http://www.tuhep.phys.tohoku.ac.jp/~hotta/extended-version-qet-review.pdf, but it is more than 10 ...
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Quantum State Tomography with Machine Learning [closed]

So, I am new to this area. I know a little bit on Machine Learning and Neural Networks and I'm a Physics student and recently I started studying Quantum Information Theory. I found some papers and ...
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QM books with an emphasis on quantum information/computing [duplicate]

What is a good intro textbook on QM (at the level of Griffith, a standard one year course for undergraduates in physics) that has some focus on quantum information/quantum computing? Maybe even with ...
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Looking for reference material in quantum algebra

I want to reconstruct some problems to take my study further deeper that are closely aligned with information retrieval in the form of quantum algebra. but I wonder if there are very limited books ...
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What textbooks would you recommend to learn quantum systems engineering?

I am a first-year undergraduate doing a BA in Physics. I have studied quantum mechanics at the rudimentary level, and as far as my mathematical background is concerned: I know linear algebra and ...
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Measurement in QM as an approximate form of unitary evolution

It is tempting to describe the wave function collapse / the measurement procedure as an approximate form of unitary evolution of a composite system consisting of a simple subsystem (being measured) ...
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Resources for studying quantum metrology

I want to learn about quantum metrology topics like von-Neumann hamiltonian, ABL rule etc., typical case studies of interpretation of measurement, quantum contextuality etc., discussion on what is ...
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Availability of dataset from "Loophole-free Bell inequality violation using electron spins separated by 1.3 kilometres"?

I am looking for the most-raw data from the (in)famous Loophole-free Bell inequality violation using electron spins separated by 1.3 kilometres experiment. I would like to try repeating their ...
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Good book to study entanglement in detail

Can anybody suggest a good book to know about quantum entanglement? I am a master's student and I have good knowledge of quantum mechanics. I want to know more on this subject. It would also be useful ...
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Any Books about Superconducting Quantum Computing?

I'm an undergraduate majored in physics and I'm quite interested in superconducting quantum computing. Are there any books or maybe reviews about this field (suitable for beginners)?
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Reference request: Introductory books on Quantum Logic

I'm looking for introductory materials that presents the logic of quantum mechanics originally developed by von Neumann and Birkhoff suited to someone who took a full introductory undergraduate course ...
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Is there a comparison table for quantum algorithms like VQE, QPE, QAOA, and so on?

I have one question: Recently, I studied about several algorithms like VQE, QPE, QAOA and so on. I would like to make some comparison tables about those algorithms, their strengths and weaknesses. If ...
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Book recommendation for Quantum Mechanics [duplicate]

I want to delve into Quantum Computation, and for that I need background in Quantum Mechanics and other relevant mathematical topics. Which Quantum Mechanics book/resource should I use for that ...
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Quantum computing resource [duplicate]

I am a beginner in quantum computing, and I do not have any background in Physics. Can anyone refer me a good material to study the subject? By assuming quantum mechanics like black box is also making ...
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Is there a list of computed Wigner distributions of notable states?

I'm looking for a list of explicit expressions of Wigner distributions of notable functions (e.g., Fock states, Gaussian states, thermal states, etc). Is there a paper, book, or other online source ...
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Decoherence and quantum to classical limit: good resources?

I am looking for good references for decoherence theory. I mainly worked with "Decoherence, einselection, and the quantum origins of the classical" from Zurek, but some parts are a little bit ...
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Book recommendations on measures of entanglement

I am an undergrad. physics student writing my bachelor thesis at the moment. What book would you recommend that talks about measures of entanglement? It would be really cool if it gave different ...
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Reference for variational characterization of quantum trace distance in infinite dimensions

Consider two density matrices $\rho$ and $\sigma$. It is well known that for finite-dimensional systems, the trace distance $\frac{1}{2}\Vert \rho-\sigma \Vert_1$ has the variational characterization $...
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Books/papers defining what information is

I'm doing research to interpret quantum physics in terms of the concept "matter is information". I'm trying to understand what is information. I like the explanation in https://physics....
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What are the best resources to master Quantum Entanglement?

I am reading Modern Quantum Mechanics by Sakurai for my semester. I read about the Quantum Entanglement, Bell Inequality and Hidden Variables theory, EPR Paradox etc. and got fascinated. I just wanna ...
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Book Recommendations on Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Information processing (with specific topics mentioned in the description)

I an an undergraduate in 2nd year of study and doing an internship this summer on Quantum information Processing and related concepts. Since I had very less exposure to Quantum mechanics I was ...
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Information interpretations of QM [closed]

There are now several good books on QM interpretations, some popular, some advanced-popular. I've read a couple. At best, they mention information-theory interpretation, but without explaining how ...
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Suggestion for books about mathematics of quantum entanglement and computation [duplicate]

I am reading book called Mathematics of Quantum Computation by Ranee K. Brylinski and Goong Chen, and it's really what I need since I am working on quantum entanglement and this kind of stuff, but the ...
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Reference Request: Basis-independent formulation of tensor networks

I could not find any references for a basis-independent formulation of tensor networks: All papers I have found use pretty much (explicitly or implicitly) the canonical computational basis by defining ...
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Review paper on Quantum Bayesianism (QBism)?

Is there any review paper on the theory of Quantum Bayesianism (QBism) developed by Fuchs, Caves and Schack? I know there are a number of papers by these authors but I was wondering if there is a ...
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Book recommendations for learning about open quantum systems

Recently I'm curious about the topic of open quantum system which is not talked about in common quantum mechanics textbooks, i.e. Master equation, Lindblad equation, reduced density matrix, ...
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On explaining QM by modeling the observation mechanism using a density operator

I just have some elementary thoughts on the foundations of QM, based on modeling the observation mechanism by a density operator. A density operator is a weighted sum of orthogonal projections on the ...
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Improvement of Von Neumann's measurement scheme [closed]

I would like to know some references on possible improvements of Von Neumann's measurement scheme beyond the use of POVMs. Specifically, I am interested in the possibility of implementing a sort of ...
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Undergraduate quantum book treating density operators, mixed states, and entanglement [duplicate]

I'm working on a project on quantum measurement theory - in particular, relating to the quantum Zeno effect - over the summer. Right now, I'm in the process of doing background readings that'd enable ...
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Which is a good and short book for foundations of quantum mechanics? [duplicate]

I am looking for a book that has stuff on quantum states, entanglement, etc. I am aware of the book, Geometry of Quantum States. I have read Ballentine's book, Quantum Mechanics: A modern development
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Quantum cloning of orthonormal states

If I understand correctly, for two orthonormal states $\left|\psi_1\right\rangle$ and $\left|\psi_2\right\rangle$ in the Hilbert space H, there must exist a unitary transformation $U$, such that: $$U\...
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What is a good book for quantum mechanics and quantum computation? [duplicate]

I am looking for a book in quantum computers for self-learning.The kind of book that teaches quantum-mechanics + quantum-computation. I have basic understanding in calculus , linear-algebra (like ...
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A good book for Quantum Cryptography

I am interested in Quantum Information and Cryptography in particular. I have gone through Nielsen's text and Preskill's notes. Can someone suggest to me some good text for Quantum Cryptography?
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I am interested in learning Quantum Computing what should I do? [closed]

I wish to learn about quantum computing which seems to be a topic of hot research and overall just intrigues me. I have a strong background in discrete mathematics and number theory. And am a pretty ...
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Quantum Mechanics in terms of *-algebras

I'm currently trying to find my way into the geometric description of Quantum Mechanics. I therefore started reading: Geometry of state spaces. In: Entanglement and Decoherence (A. Buchleitner et ...
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Quantum information references

I was hoping you guys could recommend reading material on quantum information. I have a good background in quantum mechanics, including in foundational issues, as covered in Ballentine's Quantum ...
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Hilbert-Schmidt basis for many qubits - reference

Every density matrix of $n$ qubits can be written in the following way $$\hat{\rho}=\frac{1}{2^n}\sum_{i_1,i_2,\ldots,i_n=0}^3 t_{i_1i_2\ldots i_n} \hat{\sigma}_{i_1}\otimes\hat{\sigma}_{i_2}\otimes\...