Fall 2016

A quantum mechanical representation of information allows one to efficiently perform certain tasks that are intractable within a classical framework. This course aims to give a basic foundation in the field of quantum information processing. Students will be prepared to pursue further study in quantum computing, quantum information theory, and related areas. No previous background in quantum mechanics is required.

This research-interaction seminar focuses on mathematical aspects of quantum information, with a view towards quantum foundations, quantum cryptography & computing, and other topics in theoretical physics. The current semester will focus on nonlocal games and Bell inequalities as a central topic, but may include other topics suggested by participants.  No previous experience in quantum theory is required, however linear algebra and (discrete) probability is a must.