a primer of theoretical methods Serafini, Alessio creator author. text bibliography flu 2023 Second edition. monographic eng

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xviii, 343 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. "Quantum Continuous Variables introduces the theory of continuous variable quantum systems, from its foundations based on the framework of Gaussian states to modern developments, including its applications to quantum information and forthcoming quantum technologies. This book addresses the theory of Gaussian states, operations, and dynamics in great depth and breadth, through a novel approach that embraces both the Hilbert space and phase descriptions. The second edition of this book has been revised throughout, and updated to include new topics, such as boson sampling, coherent feedback, nonlinear control, as well as several new solved problems. The volume includes coverage of entanglement theory and quantum information protocols, and their connection with relevant experimental set-ups. General techniques for non-Gaussian manipulations also emerge as the treatment unfolds and are demonstrated with specific case studies. This book will be of interest to graduate students looking to familiarise themselves with the field, in addition to experienced researchers eager to enhance their understanding of its theoretical methods. It will also appeal to experimentalists searching for a rigorous but accessible treatment of the theory in the area"-- Quantum mechanics: instructions for use -- Gaussian states of continuous variable systems -- Phase space methods -- Gaussian operations -- Diffusive dynamics and continuous monitoring -- Entanglement of continuous variable systems -- Quantum information protocols with continuous variables -- A grand tour of continuous variable platforms. Alessio Serafini. Revised edition of: Quantum continuous variables / Alessio Serafini. [2017]. Includes bibliographical references and index. CSE Quantum computing Computer science QA76.889 .S47 2023 006.3843 9781032157238 9781032169170 2023005670 Ayesha Abed Library DLC 241009 20241229170123.0 43524 eng