Classical and Quantum Information Theory: An Introduction for the Telecom Scientist - Hardcover

Desurvire, Emmanuel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521881714 ISBN 13: 9780521881715

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

Information theory lies at the heart of modern technology, underpinning all communications, networking, and data storage systems. This book sets out, for the first time, a complete overview of both classical and quantum information theory. Throughout, the reader is introduced to key results without becoming lost in mathematical details. Opening chapters present the basic concepts and various applications of Shannon's entropy, moving on to the core features of quantum information and quantum computing. Topics such as coding, compression, error-correction, cryptography and channel capacity are covered from classical and quantum viewpoints. Employing an informal yet scientifically accurate approach, Desurvire provides the reader with the knowledge to understand quantum gates and circuits. Highly illustrated, with numerous practical examples and end-of-chapter exercises, this text is ideal for graduate students and researchers in electrical engineering and computer science, and practitioners in the telecommunications industry. Further resources and instructor-only solutions are available at www.cambridge.org/9780521881715.

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Review

'The book would make an excellent text for an upper division graduate course in Electrical Engineering that might run one or two semesters. Meaningful problems, with a range of difficulty, are provided (answers are available from the publisher). The format and style of the book also make it a great choice for self-study. I recommend it highly.' Ivan P. Kaminow, University of California, Berkeley

'The most interesting presentation on quantum cryptography I have read. I really enjoyed reading the book and learned a lot. I am confident that readers will discover an original and interesting viewpoint on information theory.' Ivan Favero, Université Paris Diderot - CNRS

'The entire work is well and clearly presented with a mathematical background, and can be a good handbook for those which study the quantum information theory domain.' Zentralblatt MATH

Book Description

For the first time, this book sets out a complete overview of both classical and quantum information theory, covering key topics such as coding, compression, error-correction, cryptography, and channel capacity. Highly illustrated, with numerous practical examples and end-of-chapter exercises, this is ideal for graduate students, researchers and practitioners in industry.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0521881714
• ISBN 13: 9780521881715
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 714