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402-0462-00L 6 Credits MSC D-ITET , D-PHYS

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Advanced Topics in Quantum Information Theory

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Lídia Pacheco Cañamero B. del Rio, Dr. Ralph Silva

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:54:14

Objective

1. Quantum thermodynamics a) Resource theory approach b) Landauer's principle c) Heat engines d) Thermalization 2. Clocks and control a) Controlled operations b) Perfect clock c) Finite-size effects (eg Gaussian clock) d) Information-theoretical approaches (eg alternate ticks game) 3. Puzzles and no-go theorems a) Logical pre- and post-selection paradoxes (eg pigeons, Hardy) b) Quantum contextuality and non-locality c) Multi-agent logical puzzles (eg Wigner's friend, Frauchiger-Renner) 4. Axiomatic derivations of quantum theory a) Generalized probability theories (and PR boxes) b) Axiomatizations within GPTs c) Generalizations of the Born rule

General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Advanced Topics in Quantum Information Theory	Wed 15:45-17:30 (HCI D 2)	2 h weekly
exercise	Advanced Topics in Quantum Information Theory	Wed 14:45-15:30 (HCI D 2)	1 h weekly

Offered In

Physics Master
- Electives
  - Electives: Physics and Mathematics
    - Selection: Theoretical Physics
Quantum Engineering Master
- Electives (This is a selection of courses particularly suitable for the MSc QE. In agreement with the tutor, students may choose other courses from the ETH course catalogue.)