An Introduction to Quantum Communication (Communications and Signal Processing Collection) - Softcover

Vinod K. Mishra (author)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1606505564 ISBN 13: 9781606505564

Publisher: Momentum Press, 2016

Synopsis

Quantum mechanics is the most successful theory for describing the micro-world of photons, atoms, and their aggregates. It is behind much of the successes of the modern technology. It has deep philosophical implications to the fundamental nature of material reality. A few decades ago it was also realized that it is connected to the computer science and information theory. With this understanding was born the new disciplines of quantum computing and quantum communication. The current book introduces the very exciting area of quantum communication which lies at the intersection of quantum mechanics, information theory, and atomic physics. The relevant concepts of these disciplines are explained and their implication for the task of unbreakably secure communication is elucidated. Mathematical formulation of various approaches are explained and attempt has been made to keep the exposition self-contained.

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About the Author

Vinod Mishra received PhD in physics from State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook. His area of focus was in Theoretical Nuclear Physics. He was a post-doctoral researcher at various universities and research institutions before joining Lucent Technology Bell Labs. He worked on projects in many areas of optical and wireless networking. Later he joined Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) focusing on advanced networking technologies. Currently he is a team leader at US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) conducting research in software defined networking, dynamic optical networking, and quantum communication. Outside of work his interests lie in travel, music, languages, and reading.

Edition details

• Publisher: Momentum Press
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1606505564
• ISBN 13: 9781606505564
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 277