Quantum Communications
Author: Gianfranco Cariolaro
Quantum Communications, written by Gianfranco Cariolaro, is a specialized work on the application of quantum mechanics and quantum information theory to communication systems. The book begins by introducing the necessary mathematical foundations, including vector spaces and Hilbert spaces, along with the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics. It then proceeds to the analysis and design of quantum communication systems. The main topics covered in the book include quantum decision theory and quantum measurement, receiver optimization, optical communication systems, performance evaluation in the presence of thermal noise, and the representation of quantum information using discrete and continuous variables. The book also examines the theoretical foundations of classical and quantum information theory, along with selected applications of quantum information. A key feature of this work is its mathematical and engineering-oriented approach, which connects theoretical concepts to the analysis of transmitter and receiver performance and methods for extracting information from quantum states. Therefore, this book serves as a valuable reference for graduate students and researchers in electrical engineering, optical communications, and quantum information technology who seek a deeper understanding of the theoretical foundations and technical analysis of quantum communication systems.
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- 680
- Reading level
- Intermediate
About the book
Quantum Communications, written by Gianfranco Cariolaro, is a specialized work on the application of quantum mechanics and quantum information theory to communication systems. The book begins by introducing the necessary mathematical foundations, including vector spaces and Hilbert spaces, along with the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics. It then proceeds to the analysis and design of quantum communication systems.
The main topics covered in the book include quantum decision theory and quantum measurement, receiver optimization, optical communication systems, performance evaluation in the presence of thermal noise, and the representation of quantum information using discrete and continuous variables. The book also examines the theoretical foundations of classical and quantum information theory, along with selected applications of quantum information.
A key feature of this work is its mathematical and engineering-oriented approach, which connects theoretical concepts to the analysis of transmitter and receiver performance and methods for extracting information from quantum states. Therefore, this book serves as a valuable reference for graduate students and researchers in electrical engineering, optical communications, and quantum information technology who seek a deeper understanding of the theoretical foundations and technical analysis of quantum communication systems.
How this book helps
Theoretical analysis and design of quantum communication systems
Evaluation of quantum transmitter and receiver performance and optimal measurement techniques
Analysis of the effects of thermal noise on communication system performance
Study of information transmission methods using discrete-variable and continuous-variable quantum states
What you will learn
Understanding the mathematical framework of quantum mechanics and Hilbert spaces
Gaining familiarity with quantum measurement and quantum decision theory
Developing the ability to conceptually analyze the performance of quantum communication systems
Understanding the theoretical foundations of classical and quantum information theory and their relationship to telecommunications engineering
Contributors
- Author
- Gianfranco Cariolaro
Publication and reading details
- Publisher
- Springer
- Published
- 2015
- Pages
- 680
- Print run
- 1
- Format
- Text
- Reading level
- Intermediate
- Category
- quantum communication
Book identifiers
- ISBN
- 978-3-319-15599-9
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-319-15600-2